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Mercury Quiz

Margot Livesey

This Study Guide consists of approximately 78 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Mercury.

Mercury by Margot Livesey

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+Chapters Summary and Analysis

Part 1: Donald, Chapters 1-2

Part 1: Donald, Chapters 3-6

Part 1: Donald, Chapters 7-9

Part 1: Donald, Chapters 10-11

Part 1: Donald, Chapters 12-14

Part 1: Donald, Chapters 15-19

Part 2: Viv, Chapter 1

Part 2: Viv, Chapters 2-3

Part 2: Viv, Chapters 4-6

Part 2: Viv, Chapters 7-10

Part 2: Viv, Chapters 11-14

Part 3: Donald, Chapters 1-4

Part 3: Donald, Chapters 5-8

Part 3: Donald, Chapters 9-13

Part 3: Donald, Chapters 14-15

Part 3: Donald, Chapters 16-19

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Margot Livesey

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Donald not tell the doctor that it was Viv who shot Jack? (from Part 3: Donald, Chapters 1-4)

Viv had made Donald promise not to tell anyone.

He knew it was an accident and did not think it mattered.

He did not want Jack to know what really happened.

Hilary spoke before he did.

2.

In Chapter 14, why does Donald's mother think the Viv deserves to have the joy of riding Mercury? (from Part 1: Donald, Chapters 12-14)

Peggy realizes how lonely Viv has been without horses.

Peggy thinks Viv has been put last a good deal because Donald was taking care of his father.

Peggy realizes how unhappy Viv has been with the children.

Peggy thinks Donald does not want Viv to be happy.

3.

Why does Donald agree not to tell Viv about Charlie breaking into the stables to ride Mercury? (from Part 1: Donald, Chapters 15-19)

Because he knows how angry Viv will be.

Because he does not think Charlie is doing any harm.

Because he secretly likes Charlie.

Because he is angry with Viv for spending so much time away from the family.

4.

Why is Viv sentenced to time in jail? (from Part 3: Donald, Chapters 16-19)

Because Donald insisted she spend time in jail.

She is not sentenced to jail time because she has children.

Because of the gun laws she violated.

Because Jack insisted she be jailed.

5.

Why does Robert not like guns? (from Part 3: Donald, Chapters 14-15)

His uncle was killed by a gunshot.

He was mugged at gun point.

He thinks people should talk about their problems instead of turning to killing others.

He is against violence in any form.

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