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

2. What is draped over Meg in Merivel's pictures?
(a) A shawl.
(b) A curtain.
(c) A towel.
(d) A blanket.

3. How does Merivel feel about Finn's task?
(a) Nervous.
(b) Excited.
(c) Jealous.
(d) Sad.

4. What did Finn buy for his interview with the King?
(a) A gift of a gold clock.
(b) A set of paints and brushes.
(c) Expensive new clothes.
(d) A fine pheasant dinner.

5. What is Merivel supposed to look at on Wise Nell's neck?
(a) A possible goiter.
(b) A possible hickey.
(c) A possible diseased mole.
(d) A possible nipple.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Merivel's parents die?

2. Who does Merivel need to meet before he can court and marry Celia?

3. In what year does the novel begin?

4. What animal does the King ask Merivel to cure?

5. What problem does Merivel have while painting Meg?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Merivel feel about life at the palace?

2. How does Merivel convince Lady Bathurst that she has nothing to worry about regarding Celia?

3. Who has Celia invited to the house, and why?

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

5. What is wrong with Lady Bathurst's husband?

6. How does Merivel get into Celia's room?

7. Why can't Merivel do what Finn asks of him?

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

9. What does the King order Merivel to do for him at the end of the first chapter?

10. Explain the metaphor in the story that Pearce tells Merivel.

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