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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Pilaster and Co. shut down?
(a) The bank collapsed.
(b) Toby Pilaster hanged himself.
(c) The workers went on strike.
(d) Nobody wanted the company's goods any longer.

2. Why does Micky follow Solly from the club after he argues with Edward?
(a) He wants to frighten him into giving him the loan.
(b) He wants to explain that poor people will suffer if he pulls the loan.
(c) He wants to rat out Edward.
(d) He plans on killing him.

3. What does Hugh think about telling Ben in Part 3, Chapter 3?
(a) That Ben is a mean old man.
(b) That Micky killed Solly.
(c) That Solly never loved his father.
(d) That Bertie is Hugh's son.

4. What title does Micky now have in Part 2, Chapter 1?
(a) Cordovan Minister.
(b) President of Cordova.
(c) Diplomatic Attache.
(d) Partner at the Pilaster's Bank.

5. Where is Hugh packing to go to as Part I, Chapter 5 opens?
(a) Paris.
(b) Boston.
(c) Moscow.
(d) New York.

Short Answer Questions

1. What class of people generally go to the Argyll Room?

2. Maisie doesn't want to be Solly's wife or mistress for all of the reasons except for which one?

3. Why does Hugh tell Edward that his mother is looking for him?

4. How does Joseph react to the incident with Nora in Part 2, Chapter 2?

5. Joseph promises Edward partnership at the bank when what happens?

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