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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What piece of attire does Merivel find sweaty and itchy?
(a) Undergarments.
(b) A hat.
(c) A wig.
(d) Pants.

2. What does Merivel perform an autopsy on as a boy?
(a) A crow.
(b) A wren.
(c) A pigeon.
(d) A starling.

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

4. In what does Celia arrive at the mansion?
(a) A litter carried by her servants.
(b) A silver-encrusted carriage drawn by white horses.
(c) A cart drawn by a mule.
(d) A carriage drawn by gray horses.

5. What reason does Merivel give Celia for coming to the roof?
(a) To have a picnic.
(b) To look through a telescope.
(c) To dance under the stars.
(d) To look at damage to the roof.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Merivel do while he's hiding in his room?

3. Who does Merivel go to for comfort after talking with Celia?

4. What demand did Celia make on the King?

5. What does Merivel report that the thing on Nell's neck is?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what Finn tells Merivel about the present Finn brings.

2. How does Merivel set about the job given to him by the Justice of the Peace?

3. How does Celia act during her meetings with Merivel before the wedding?

4. What is Merivel's response to the King summoning him with a letter?

5. What does Merivel think about when he visits Kaw?

6. What does the King tell Merivel in his dream?

7. Explain what the King hopes to gain by having Merivel marry Celia.

8. Why does Degeulasse de Gourly come to visit Merivel?

9. Describe what Pearce tells Merivel about the present Finn brings.

10. What does Merivel do after he leaves Celia on their wedding night?

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