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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Micky afraid of his father?
(a) He has beaten Micky many times.
(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 is ignorant and angry.

2. 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.

3. Why is Tonio crying when he meets up with Hugh in the woods?
(a) He could not find his clothes.
(b) Peter drowned.
(c) Edward beat him up.
(d) Micky tried to drown him.

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

5. Why does Augusta have Micky walk her to the church in the Prologue?
(a) To have him show her the way.
(b) To make him tell her the truth about Peter.
(c) So she would not have to walk alone.
(d) To invite him to her home for the summer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What lie does Augusta tell Madeleine while riding in the park in Part 1, Chapter 3?

2. What sits at the top of the new Pilaster house?

3. How does Augusta manage to get Maisie to stay away from Hugh?

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

5. What do Micky and Edward do to the other boys at the watering hole?

(see the answer key)

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