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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Ernesta and Eva tell Henry and the others that the rightful owner of the box lives?
(a) Rome.
(b) Greece.
(c) Venice.
(d) Barcelona.

2. Where is Henry's first stop on his trip to Europe?
(a) Marseilles.
(b) Rome.
(c) Paris.
(d) Venice.

3. Who is set to be Henry's cicerone on his trip to Europe?
(a) Mr. Reese.
(b) Mr. Henly.
(c) Mr. Lockwood.
(d) Mr. Grantham.

4. In Chapter 8, which man does Henry recognize who is pursuing him, Percy, and Felicity at the seaside fair?
(a) The Duke of Bourbon.
(b) Sinclair.
(c) Lord Worthington.
(d) Mr. Lockwood.

5. In Chapter 4, what does Henry catch Felicity doing?
(a) Sneaking out at night.
(b) Stealing money.
(c) Stealing food.
(d) Kissing a man.

6. In Chapter 11, what lie does Pascal tell the Duke of Bourbon and his men to get them off the boat faster?
(a) That the passengers are Negroes.
(b) That the boat has an explosive on it.
(c) That they have all just eaten too much and are feeling as if they will vomit.
(d) That the passengers are poxed.

7. In Chapter 12, who has left Henry a note at the bank?
(a) Lockwood.
(b) Mateu Robles.
(c) The Duke of Bourbon.
(d) Pascal.

8. What country is Percy supposed to go to at the end of the year?
(a) Italy.
(b) Holland.
(c) Russia.
(d) China.

9. What does Henry's host at Versailles tell him he has heard Henry as a problem with?
(a) Excess regarding alcohol.
(b) Lack of exercise.
(c) Overeating.
(d) Fashion faux pas.

10. What happens to Henry after he flees from the Duke of Bourbon's apartments?
(a) He ends up fleeing, naked, through the gardens at Versailles.
(b) He ends up tripping over a stone and falling in a pond.
(c) He ends up hailing a cab and leaving alone.
(d) He ends up tripping over a dog and breaking his ankle.

11. In Chapter 7, what school does Henry remember getting thrown out of?
(a) Eton.
(b) Picadilly.
(c) Oxford.
(d) Cambridge.

12. In Chapter 10, what welcome breakfast do Henry and Felicity eat on the boat?
(a) Fresh croissants.
(b) Fish and chips.
(c) Bacon and eggs.
(d) Rice and beans.

13. What is the topic of the lecture Mr. Lockwood wants Percy and Henry to attend in Chapter 4?
(a) Mechanical failures of the 18th century.
(b) Synthetic panacea and alchemy.
(c) Roman cooking.
(d) Seances and Tarot card reading.

14. In Chapter 5, what does Henry drink at the party at Versailles?
(a) Champagne.
(b) Vodka.
(c) Gin.
(d) Cranberry juice.

15. In Chapter 9, what is one question Henry would like to ask Percy but does not ask?
(a) Whether Percy still loves him.
(b) Whether Percy is going to die.
(c) Whether Percy is going to be able to work.
(d) Whether Percy is going to go home with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Percy say he cannot attend the lecture Lockwood wants him to go to in Chapter 4?

2. Who are the women Pascal brings to look at the puzzle box Henry stole?

3. Who does Henry's host at Versailles say he needs to be introduced to there?

4. In Chapter 5, how does Henry treat Percy following their kiss?

5. What instrument does Percy inherit from his father?

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