The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What does Mrs. Chappell want from Angelica, in Volume 1? (from Volume 1, Chapters 1 - 4)

She wants her to return to her whorehouse so she can profit from her reputation as a famous courtesan.

She wants Angelica to help her get Mr. Hancock's mermaid.

She comes to collect debts Angelica owes her.

She wants to see her again because she missed her dearly.

2.

In Volume 3, what strange amenity does Mr. Hancock's new house have? (from Volume 3; Chapters 1 - 8)

A grotto made from seashells with a pool.

A unicorn.

A vineyard.

A summer cottage.

3.

What happens to Mrs. Chappell's chamber pot? (from Volume 2; Chapters 9 - 15)

Polly drops it on the street. It shatters and splatters Simeon's outfit.

Simeon throws it on the street and breaks it.

Polly dumps it out and returns it.

It spills in the carriage.

4.

Why do Angelica and Bel Fortescue disagree? (from Volume 1, Chapters 5 - 11 )

Bel wants Angelica to come see a mermaid she has heard about, but Angelica does not want to go.

Bel does not think Angelica should make such a spectacle of herself in the confectioner's shop.

Angelica believes in changing her station on her own instead of depending on a man, but Bel has consented to getting married.

Bel does not agree with Angelica continuing to keep Mrs. Frost in her employ.

5.

Why does Mr. Hancock get upset at the mermaid party? (from Volume 1, Chapters 12 - 16 )

He sees Angelica go off with a younger gentleman.

He is offended by the way the mermaid is displayed.

The orgy overwhelms him and he is offended by the behavior of high society men.

Angelica refuses to go to bed with him.

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