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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is happening at Nellie's that is a gimmick that April put into practice?
(a) A masquerade.
(b) Women's choice.
(c) Blind Man's Buff.
(d) Gambling and girls.

2. Why do Hugh and Samuel decide to resign from the bank?
(a) They want to work with the Greenbournes.
(b) Because the bank is backing Cordova.
(c) Because Edward is named Senior Partner.
(d) They want to open a bank of their own.

3. What is the relationship between Hugh and Edward?
(a) They are cousins.
(b) They are brothers.
(c) They are enemies.
(d) They are best friends.

4. What does Augusta ask Hobbes to do to help her get Joseph the peerage?
(a) To write a slanderous piece against Jews.
(b) To write that a Chistian banker is needed.
(c) To write a glowing piece for Joseph.
(d) To write a slanderous piece against Ben.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the last decade, by Part 3, Chapter 2, how many bonds has Pilaster Bank given Cordova?

2. In Part 2, Chapter 5, what simile does Follett use to speak of how Augusta feels about Joseph's new title?

3. Who shows up at the costume ball and questions Hugh?

4. What does Tonio do at the ratting that intrigues Micky?

5. What does Albert Cammel's letter to Hugh reveal?

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