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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 has happened to Merivel's dog while he was away?
(a) Merivel's dog died.
(b) Merivel's dog went into a coma.
(c) Merivel's dog had puppies.
(d) Merivel's dog ran away.

2. What does Merivel do while he's hiding in his room?
(a) He tries to write an apology to Celia.
(b) He plans how to kill the King.
(c) He plans how to discredit Celia.
(d) He tries to write a suicide letter.

3. What can't Merivel seem to capture in his paintings of Meg?
(a) The dual nature of her personality.
(b) The shape of her breasts.
(c) The way her hair flows.
(d) The look in her eyes.

4. What does Merivel order from Trench?
(a) Ten deerskin vests.
(b) Ten raccoon tabards with wool lining.
(c) Ten sheepskin wraps.
(d) Ten pairs of rabbit fur boots.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What narrative perspective does the novel use?

2. What can't Merivel remember when he sees Celia again?

3. What does the King commission Finn to do?

4. What did Finn buy for his interview with the King?

5. What does Merivel study in college?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Merivel tell Finn when Finn asks for the favor?

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

5. Why doesn't Merivel try to treat his dog himself?

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

7. What is Merivel's reaction to the letter about Rosie?

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

9. What does Merivel tell the King after drinking the tampered wine?

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

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