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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Celia say Merivel was chosen as her husband?
(a) He was the only one trustworthy enough.
(b) He was the only one stupid enough.
(c) The King was jealous and wanted him out of the court.
(d) The King hated him and wanted him out of the court.

2. What narrative perspective does the novel use?
(a) Second person.
(b) First person.
(c) Third person omniscient.
(d) Third person semi-omnicient.

3. What is Merivel's dog's name?
(a) Masquelle.
(b) Miselle.
(c) Marquette.
(d) Minette.

4. How is Merivel's playing?
(a) Good.
(b) Mediocre.
(c) Professional quality.
(d) Very bad.

5. What does Merivel tell Celia the King wants her to learn?
(a) The mysterious honor of the world.
(b) The changeful nature of things.
(c) The grace to find contentment.
(d) The natural order of the universe.

6. What is the first thing Merivel does when he moves into the mansion?
(a) He builds a new wing.
(b) He builds a pool.
(c) He redecorates it.
(d) He sells off all the land.

7. What does Finn bring Merivel as a first payment for using his influence?
(a) A diamond necklace.
(b) A bird in a cage.
(c) A new canvas and oil paints.
(d) A bowl of plastic fruit.

8. How do Merivel's parents die?
(a) They are killed in a storm.
(b) They fall off a cliff.
(c) They die in a fire.
(d) They are murdered.

9. What does Pearce tell Merivel about Finn's present?
(a) It is a fraud.
(b) It is unlucky.
(c) It is worthless except in Asia.
(d) It is extremely valuable.

10. What is the name of the medicine that Merivel gives the bird when it is sick?
(a) Aether Malais.
(b) Aster Balm.
(c) Foley's Cure-all.
(d) Pill Fortis.

11. What bad aftereffect does Merivel wake with the next morning?
(a) A stomach ache.
(b) Irregularity.
(c) A headache.
(d) Profuse sweating.

12. How does Merivel feel about his wedding ceremony?
(a) He is sad.
(b) He has fun.
(c) He is angry.
(d) He is bored.

13. What gift does the King give Merivel?
(a) A vase.
(b) Surgical tools.
(c) A portrait.
(d) Kitchen knifes.

14. In what room does Celia lock herself?
(a) The chrysanthemum room.
(b) The morning glory room.
(c) The sunflower room.
(d) The marigold room.

15. What age does Merivel turn at the beginning of Chapter 11?
(a) 38.
(b) 27.
(c) 32.
(d) 43.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long is Merivel with his bride before being interrupted on his wedding night?

2. What does Merivel do after his wedding night is interrupted?

3. What is Merivel supposed to look at on Wise Nell's neck?

4. What reply does Merivel get from the King?

5. Who is present at every meeting between Merivel and Celia when they are courting?

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