Margret Howth: A Story of To-Day | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Chapter 1

1. Who is the author of MARGRET HOWTH: A STORY OF TO-DAY?

Rebecca Harding Davis.

2. In what state does the story take place?

Indiana.

3. In what time period does the book take place?

1860s.

4. Who is the narrator of the story?

Margret Howth.

5. Which of the following does NOT characterize Margret's world?

Joyfulness.

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

The anguish of the time in which she lived.

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

Knowles & Co.

8. What type of material is produced at the mill where Margret worked?

Wool.

9. What does Margret find that prompts her to write this story?

An old ledger.

10. What does Margret make particular note of regarding the ledger?

The meticulous writing.

11. Margret starts work at the mill on what day?

Her...
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