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

2. How soon does the King offer to take Celia back, if she gives up her demand?
(a) Six months.
(b) Four months.
(c) Two months.
(d) Eight months.

3. What does Celia say that she did, when she found out Merivel was the one chosen to be her husband?
(a) Begged not to marry the idiot.
(b) Prayed in thanks for an honest husband.
(c) Tried to kill herself.
(d) Prayed that she could keep a straight face at the wedding.

4. How does Merivel feel toward Celia?
(a) Attracted.
(b) Angry.
(c) Sympathetic.
(d) Irritated.

5. Which Cambridge college did Merivel attend?
(a) King's College.
(b) Trinity College.
(c) Caius College.
(d) Downing College.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the King commission Finn to do?

2. What is Celia's reaction when the bird dies?

3. Who does Celia love?

4. What problem does Merivel have while painting Meg?

5. What does Merivel end up doing at the pub?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Reverend Sackpole want Merivel to examine Nell?

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

3. What does Celia look like?

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

5. What does Merivel find when he returns home?

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

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

8. How does Merivel's message to Celia differ from what the King told him to say?

9. What does Merivel think of his first attempts at painting?

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

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