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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Merivel at the house?
(a) He comes down with a fever.
(b) He breaks his leg.
(c) He bangs his head.
(d) He goes into a coma.

2. What mode of transportation does Merivel find to go to the place Celia was hidden?
(a) A carriage.
(b) A sled.
(c) A horse.
(d) A boat.

3. In Merivel's dream of the King, what are his tears made of?
(a) Salt.
(b) Blood.
(c) Oil.
(d) Wine.

4. Who is with Merivel when Celia arrives?
(a) Pearce.
(b) Finn.
(c) Lady Bathurst.
(d) No one.

5. What village is Merivel's mansion in?
(a) Whitehall.
(b) Whittlesea.
(c) Cheapside.
(d) Bidnold.

6. For whose benefit does the King ask Merivel to marry Celia?
(a) His mistress, Barbara.
(b) His wife, the Queen.
(c) His ancient mother.
(d) The tax collector.

7. What astrological sign is Merivel?
(a) Gemini.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Virgo.
(d) Aquarius.

8. What does Merivel perform an autopsy on as a boy?
(a) A wren.
(b) A crow.
(c) A starling.
(d) A pigeon.

9. Why does Celia say Merivel was chosen as her husband?
(a) He was the only one stupid enough.
(b) The King was jealous and wanted him out of the court.
(c) He was the only one trustworthy enough.
(d) The King hated him and wanted him out of the court.

10. In what room does Celia lock herself?
(a) The chrysanthemum room.
(b) The marigold room.
(c) The sunflower room.
(d) The morning glory room.

11. Who does Celia love?
(a) Only the King.
(b) The King and Merivel.
(c) No one.
(d) Only Merivel.

12. What has happened to Merivel's dog while he was away?
(a) Merivel's dog ran away.
(b) Merivel's dog died.
(c) Merivel's dog had puppies.
(d) Merivel's dog went into a coma.

13. What kind of salary does Merivel make?
(a) A large salary.
(b) Whatever the King thinks of giving him at the moment.
(c) A small salary.
(d) No salary.

14. How does Merivel feel about his wedding ceremony?
(a) He is bored.
(b) He is angry.
(c) He has fun.
(d) He is sad.

15. Does Pearce agree with Celia's portrayal of the King's feelings?
(a) No, Pearce believes the King loves Merivel but is using him anyway.
(b) Yes, but Pearce believes the King once loved Merivel.
(c) No, Pearce believes the King loves Merivel.
(d) Yes, Pearce believes the King only used Merivel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Celia's reaction when the bird dies?

2. Which word best characterizes the party at Lady Brathurst's home?

3. What does Finn bring Merivel as a first payment for using his influence?

4. In what does Celia arrive at the mansion?

5. What internal organ does Merivel touch in a patient's body?

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