The Alastair Trilogy : 'Devil's Cub', Part One

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1. How many highwaymen attacked the coach bearing the Marquis of Vidal to Lady Montacute's Drum? Three. Two. Four. One.

2. What relationship does Miss Juliana Marling, who is also present at Lady Montacute's Drum, bear to the Marquis of Vidal? His fiancee. His aunt. His flirt. His cousin.

3. What are the names of the Challoner sisters? Mary and Selena. Mary and Sophia. Susan and Marie. Sophia and Maria.

4. What incident prompts the Duke of Avon to order his son, Lord Vidal, to leave England post-haste? A duel with Mr Quarles in Timothy's gaming club A duel with Mr Quarles in White's gaming club. A brawl with Mr Quarles in White's gaming club. A brawl with Mr Quarles in Timothy's gaming club.

5. Which Challoner sister does my Lord Vidal believe he has invited to accompany him to France? Mary. Maria. Selena. Sophia.

6. Why did Miss Challoner take her sister's place? She intended to teach Lord Vidal a lesson by acting like a trollop and giving him a repugnance for her family. She knew it was no use to appeal to her mother for help in protecting her sister from her own folly. She was desperate to protect her sister's reputation, and was certain that Lord Vidal's intentions were not honourable. All of these reasons.

7. How does Lord Vidal convince Miss Challoner that she has no other choice but to board his yacht? He forces her aboard at gunpoint. He threatens to make her drunk. He instructs his servants to overpower her and carry her aboard. He threatens to abandon her without transport or money at the inn.

8. How does Vidal raise himself in Miss Challoner's estimation during the voyage to France? He tells her that he could come to love her if she yields to him. He provides her with a basin when she succumbs to seasickness. He shows her the chest of fine clothing and accoutrements he has provided for her use. He promises to take her to Paris and buy her jewels.

9. How does Miss Challoner prevent the Marquis from having his wicked way with her once they reach their lodging in Dieppe? She screams for help and is rescued by the landlord. She shoots him. She runs away and takes the diligence to Paris. She faints at his feet and strikes her head on the fireplace.

10. How does the Marquis decide to resolve the situation he and Miss Challoner have found themselves in? He tells her that he will write to his father, the Duke of Avon, and his grace will put things right. He tells her that they must be married. He books her a passage on the next ship leaving for England. He offers her 'carte blanche' to become his mistress.