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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Augusta lie to Lady Stalworthy about?
(a) She says Hugh wants Florence for her money.
(b) She says Hugh has had many women.
(c) She says Hugh's father was mentally ill.
(d) She says Hugh is a gambler.

2. Why does Mr. Offerton send Hugh to the schoolmaster's office when he sees him in the courtyard in the Prologue?
(a) Hugh's mother is there to see him.
(b) He needs to be told about Peter.
(c) Hugh will be whipped for going swimming.
(d) They want to question him about Micky.

3. What class of people generally go to the Argyll Room?
(a) Artistocracy.
(b) Call girls and the men who want them.
(c) Gamblers.
(d) Clerks and small businessmen.

4. Why does Maisie leave home in the Prologue?
(a) Her brother, Danny, runs away.
(b) She is hungry.
(c) She hates her father.
(d) She does not want her mother to starve for her.

5. Why is Micky afraid of his father?
(a) He is ignorant and angry.
(b) He has done heinous things to those who have gone against him.
(c) He can force Micky to go back to Mexico.
(d) He has beaten Micky many times.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Augusta show her new bedroom to Madeleine?

2. Why do Micky and Edward treat Nell like royalty?

3. Why does Carlos want Micky to stay in London?

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

5. To where does Danny run away in the Prologue?

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