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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Prince of Wales tell Maisie that he will do for her?
(a) Forgive Augusta.
(b) Ignore Augusta.
(c) Speak with Augusta.
(d) Tell Augusta to stay away from Nora.

2. What does Solly love to watch Maisie do, as described in Part 2, Chapter 3?
(a) Get dressed.
(b) Entertain their friends.
(c) Laugh.
(d) Dance.

3. What does Hugh think about telling Ben in Part 3, Chapter 3?
(a) That Bertie is Hugh's son.
(b) That Micky killed Solly.
(c) That Solly never loved his father.
(d) That Ben is a mean old man.

4. What does Maisie find out from Count Tokoly?
(a) That Micky had a hand in the situation at the costume ball.
(b) That Nora made a pass at the Count.
(c) That Augusta told the Count that Nora was susceptible.
(d) That Augusta asked the Count to make a scene with Nora.

5. What has become of Maisie and Hugh in the Epilogue?
(a) They remain friends.
(b) They raise the children together but don't marry.
(c) They go their separate ways.
(d) They marry after Nora leaves.

6. Why does Emily move back in to Whitehaven?
(a) She misses Edward.
(b) So she can get pregnant.
(c) To get her annulment.
(d) To annoy Augusta.

7. Where do Edward and Augusta spend the rest of Edward's life?
(a) The south of France.
(b) Jail.
(c) Lima, Peru.
(d) Cordova.

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

9. What risk does Maisie take for Nora in Part 2, Chapter 4?
(a) She keeps a secret from Solly for her.
(b) She is going to re-introduce her to society.
(c) She speaks to Augusta on her behalf.
(d) She goes to April's with her.

10. Why is Micky worried at the beginning of Part 3, Chapter 2?
(a) The police know about the drowning.
(b) Augusta won't speak to him.
(c) He had to tell his father there would be no money.
(d) Edward is avoiding him.

11. Where does Hugh find Tonio in Part 2, Chapter 4?
(a) In a public hospital.
(b) In a warehouse.
(c) At the docks.
(d) In a rundown hotel.

12. Who does Hugh believe is behind the fraud at the bank in Part 3?
(a) Simon.
(b) Edward.
(c) Micky.
(d) Augusta.

13. Why can't Maisie walk the half mile to the dinner party in Part 2, Chapter 3?
(a) Her gown is too elaborate.
(b) Women of her situation don't walk.
(c) Solly will not allow her.
(d) Her ankle is swollen.

14. What gift does Hugh give to Nora after Maisie's party?
(a) Ruby earings.
(b) A pendant of rubies and sapphires.
(c) A diamond ring.
(d) A sapphire brooch.

15. What does Hugh do to try to save Pilaster's reputation?
(a) He goes to Tonio for help.
(b) He goes to Ben for help.
(c) He writes an article for the newspaper.
(d) He tries to get the Cordovan government to pay the loans.

Short Answer Questions

1. What becomes of the argument between Micky and Rachel after the small dinner party Rachel had given for the Foreign Ministry?

2. What does Hugh tell Micky about Edward in Part 3, Chapter 2?

3. What personal matter is Ben dealing with in Part 3, Chapter 3, after the close of the bank?

4. Who is the unhappy guest at the wedding in Part 3, Chapter 3?

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

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