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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ben Greenbourne go to Windfield in the Epilogue?
(a) He wants to find out if Bertie is Hugh's son.
(b) He wants to cause trouble for Maisie and Hugh.
(c) He wants Bertie to be his grandson again.
(d) He wants to watch Bertie's water polo game.

2. What happens to Tonio at the train station in Part 3, Chapter 4?
(a) Micky shoots him.
(b) He slips and falls in front of the train.
(c) He joins Micky and attempts to kill Hugh.
(d) Micky pushes him in front of the train.

3. What does Augusta ask Fortescue to do to help get Joseph the peerage?
(a) Advise Lady Morte to do as Augusta asks.
(b) Advise Hobbes to do as Augusta asks.
(c) Remind the prime minister that Joseph is a safe alternative.
(d) Remind the prime minister that Ben is Jewish.

4. How many children does Hugh have?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 1.

5. What does Hugh finally do with Maisie when he goes to the hospital to see Rachel?
(a) He kisses her.
(b) He cries.
(c) He tells her that he loves her.
(d) He says he is leaving Nora.

6. What does Maisie ask of Hugh after they return from Bertie's school in Part 3, Chapter 1?
(a) To come home with her.
(b) To stay at the bank.
(c) To avenge Solly's death.
(d) To loan her money.

7. What personal matter is Ben dealing with in Part 3, Chapter 3, after the close of the bank?
(a) Financial problems.
(b) Health issues.
(c) A struggle over losing Bertie.
(d) His granddaughter is missing.

8. Who is the unhappy guest at the wedding in Part 3, Chapter 3?
(a) Augusta.
(b) Micky.
(c) Edward.
(d) Nora.

9. Where do Hugh and Nora move to in Part 2, Chapter 4?
(a) A small house nine miles from London.
(b) To Folkstone where his mother lives.
(c) To Edward's house where they all reside together.
(d) To an apartment in London.

10. Where is Maisie working in Part 3, Chapter 1?
(a) At Rachel's hospital.
(b) At Nellie's, with April.
(c) At Windfield school.
(d) At the Pilaster Bank.

11. What does Hugh tell Micky about Edward in Part 3, Chapter 2?
(a) That Edward is in love with him.
(b) That he knows about the drowning.
(c) That Edward knows Micky is up to no good.
(d) That Edward will be asked to leave the bank.

12. In Part 2, Chapter 3, why does Sidney Madler come to London to see Joseph?
(a) He is happy about the business.
(b) He wants to make another deal.
(c) He is angry that business is not going well.
(d) He is angry that Hugh is not a partner.

13. In Part 3, what does Hugh tell Edward that changes everything for Edward?
(a) That Micky loves Edward.
(b) That Emily was involved with another man,.
(c) That Micky is a murderer.
(d) That Augusta and Micky have had a long time affair.

14. How does Edward get Solly to agree to give money to the Santamaria Railroad?
(a) Edward has to give up his partnership.
(b) Edward has to be nicer to Hugh.
(c) Edward has to make a personal guarantee.
(d) Edward has to take a share in a scheme of Solly's.

15. What does Hugh give Dotty for her dowry?
(a) A house.
(b) A farm.
(c) 100,000 pounds.
(d) A dukedon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the partners want from Edward after the money crisis is discovered?

2. What hope does Hugh have if the Silva's faction wins the revolution?

3. What is the last place that Hugh visits?

4. What does Emily want to discuss with Maisie after one of her afternoon teas in Part 2, Chapter 3?

5. Why do the partners back Augusta's desire to have Edward as Senior Partner in Part 3?

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