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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 Hugh go with Micky and Edward to Nellie's?
(a) They laugh at him when he says he won't go.
(b) They make him go.
(c) He is curious.
(d) He hopes to find a woman there.

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

3. What does Micky do at the baccarat game that makes things go his way?
(a) He barely bets, so he can't lose.
(b) He plays with Tonio to help him lose.
(c) He plays with Edward as they set up a scam.
(d) He deals, so he can stack the cards.

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

5. What sits at the top of the new Pilaster house?
(a) An angel.
(b) A stone ship.
(c) A bank.
(d) A diamond shaped gable.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are the boys in detention in the Prologue of the book?

2. In Part 2, Chapter 1, what does Augusta want for herself and Joseph that she manipulates to get?

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

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

5. Who is Solly Greenhouse's date at the Argyll Room?

(see the answer key)

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