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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Augusta show her new bedroom to Madeleine?
(a) She wants to show off her new Japanese style.
(b) Because they are good friends who share everything.
(c) She wants Madeleine to help her keep Hugh down.
(d) She wants Madeleine to help her ruin Samuel.

2. What does Samuel think of the offer that Hugh made to Cammel?
(a) He is angry at Hugh's taking charge.
(b) He fires Hugh for insubordination.
(c) He admires Hugh's precociousness.
(d) He laughs about it and tells Hugh not to do it again.

3. Why does Carlos want Micky to stay in London?
(a) To sell nitrate for him.
(b) To keep him away from his brother, Paulo.
(c) To marry into the Pilaster family.
(d) To get money from the banks for him.

4. How does Hugh feel about the ratting?
(a) Hugh found the rats disgusting.
(b) Hugh laughed at the whole event.
(c) He thinks animals do what they have to, but humans are disgusting.
(d) Hugh hated that April seemed to like it.

5. What is ratting?
(a) A dog fight against rats.
(b) Cocks fighting against rats.
(c) Rats fighting against rats.
(d) Cock fighting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tonio do for a "living"?

2. Why does Solly take the train and the bus in Part 1, Chapter 4?

3. What does Augusta discuss with Lady Morte that offends the Lady?

4. Why won't Pilaster bank loan Carlos Miranda money?

5. Where does Micky now reside in Part I, Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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