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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maisie say only a few moments after Hugh arrives to give his condolences in Part 2, Chapter 5?
(a) Bertie is your son.
(b) Who do you think murdered Solly?
(c) Will you lend me money?
(d) If you hadn't married Nora, you could have married me.

2. Maisie doesn't want to be Solly's wife or mistress for all of the reasons except for which one?
(a) He is too nice to deceive.
(b) He is rich.
(c) He is fat.
(d) She is not in love with him.

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

4. What becomes of the argument between Micky and Rachel after the small dinner party Rachel had given for the Foreign Ministry?
(a) Micky locks her in a room.
(b) They kiss and make up.
(c) Rachel leaves Micky.
(d) Micky promises to be better but leaves.

5. How does Hugh help Sir John Cammel and himself at the same time in Part 1, Chapter 3?
(a) He offered Cammel the opportunity to buy Russian bonds.
(b) He offered Cammel a better loan.
(c) He offered to cash Cammel's check.
(d) He offered Cammel stocks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mr. Offerton send Hugh to the schoolmaster's office when he sees him in the courtyard in the Prologue?

2. Hugh and his mother speak frankly for the first time about all of the following except for what?

3. Where does Hugh meet Maisie again in Part 2, Chapter 1?

4. In Part 2, Chapter 4, what does Edward do to Emily when he finds out that she has tricked him?

5. Why does Micky follow Solly from the club after he argues with Edward?

(see the answer key)

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