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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following has Margret NOT given up in order to work?
(a) Career.
(b) Love.
(c) Marriage.
(d) Joy.

2. What is Mrs. Howth doing as Margret does her chores?
(a) Dozes in a chair.
(b) Kneads bread.
(c) Sweeps the floor.
(d) Tends the fire.

3. What is Margret glad that her father cannot see?
(a) That she and her mother have sold many household items.
(b) Her mother's weary face.
(c) The empty cupboards.
(d) The shabbiness of the furniture.

4. How can Margret's work be best described?
(a) Stimulating.
(b) Political.
(c) Energizing.
(d) Tedious.

5. In what state does the story take place?
(a) Maine.
(b) Nebraska.
(c) Ohio.
(d) Indiana.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Mr. Howth's profession?

2. What does Margret hope people will know from her story?

3. What is the name of the textile mill where Margret worked?

4. What makes the house seem like it used to be?

5. Who is the narrator of the story?

(see the answer key)

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