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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) The King was jealous and wanted him out of the court.
(b) He was the only one stupid enough.
(c) The King hated him and wanted him out of the court.
(d) He was the only one trustworthy enough.

2. What astrological sign is Merivel?
(a) Cancer.
(b) Gemini.
(c) Aquarius.
(d) Virgo.

3. What reply does Merivel get from the King?
(a) A response that doesn't answer the request.
(b) A promise.
(c) A rejection.
(d) None.

4. Which word best characterizes the party at Lady Brathurst's home?
(a) Licentious.
(b) Unpretentious.
(c) Tedious.
(d) Subdued.

5. In what year does the novel begin?
(a) 1664.
(b) 1774.
(c) 1554.
(d) 1884.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Merivel perform an autopsy on as a boy?

2. What is Merivel supposed to do for the Idle?

3. How does Merivel respond to Rosie's request?

4. What bad aftereffect does Merivel wake with the next morning?

5. Who does Merivel miss, alone in his mansion?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Merivel find when he returns home?

4. What does Merivel fantasize about while he's having sex with Violet?

5. What does Merivel think about his promise as an artist before he begins trying to paint?

6. What is the distinction between the Idle and the Impotent?

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

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

9. What does the King's court like about Merivel?

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

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