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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the message of Job's reading to John?
(a) That it is up to the poor to find their way through.
(b) That God will help the poor at the end of their days.
(c) That life isn't fair.
(d) That no one should be trusted.

2. In Chapter 8, what does John fear Jane Wilson will die from?
(a) Hunger.
(b) Fever.
(c) Exhaustion.
(d) Heartsickness.

3. What is Mr. and Mrs. Barton's daughter named?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Elizabeth.
(c) Jane.
(d) Mary.

4. What does John Barton buy with the money he pawned his belongings for?
(a) Medicine.
(b) Blankets.
(c) Food and fuel.
(d) A jacket.

5. What does Mary hope she will be able to give Jem once she becomes a rich wife?
(a) A new suit.
(b) A birthday party.
(c) A pocket watch.
(d) Money.

6. Which important people hold a meeting in Chapter 16?
(a) The working class.
(b) The Parliament.
(c) The Chartists.
(d) The mill owners.

7. Which of her relatives does Alice take into her home?
(a) Her grandfather.
(b) Her nephew.
(c) Her aunt.
(d) Her niece.

8. In the beginning of the book, what does Mrs. Barton send her daughter to buy?
(a) Sugar.
(b) Bread.
(c) Milk.
(d) Tea.

9. What is Esther told she is responsible for in Chapter 10?
(a) Ben Davenport's death.
(b) Mrs. Mary Barton's death.
(c) The fire at the mill.
(d) John losing his job.

10. What occupation has Jem Wilson taken on?
(a) Printing press operator.
(b) Dyer.
(c) Factory supervisor.
(d) Engineer.

11. In Chapter 10, why is it even harder for John to find work?
(a) John is sickly.
(b) John can't get a letter of reference from the Carsons.
(c) The mill owners know John went to the government.
(d) More mills have closed.

12. How many children do the Wilsons have?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

13. Who continually accosts Mary on her way to work in Chapter 11?
(a) Harry Carson.
(b) Henry Carson.
(c) Will Wilson.
(d) Jeb Wilson.

14. Who does Alice offend with her toast?
(a) Mr. Wilson.
(b) Mr. Barton.
(c) Mrs. Wilson.
(d) Mrs. Barton.

15. What has Alice just been doing when she meets Miss Barton?
(a) Picking herbs.
(b) Writing a letter.
(c) Playing music.
(d) Hanging clothes.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 10, who runs into Mrs. Barton's sister Esther in the street?

2. Who does Mr. Wilson suggest may be a comfort to Mrs. Barton?

3. What do the Bartons invite the Wilsons to their home for?

4. What has Margaret found a job doing at the end of Chapter 8?

5. Why does Esther want to keep a distance from people?

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