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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through XXXVI-XL.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long has Mrs. Thornton been out and a part of society?
(a) Her entire life.
(b) Since the age of 17.
(c) Not very long.
(d) Only since her husband ran away with their housemaid.

2. In what country does "North and South" take place?
(a) Spain and France.
(b) America.
(c) England.
(d) Canada.

3. Where is Frederick Hale living when the novel opens?
(a) Buenos Aires.
(b) Paris.
(c) London.
(d) Rio.

4. Who asks Mrs. Thornton to visit the dying Mrs. Hale?
(a) Mr. Thornton.
(b) Mr. Hale.
(c) Dixon.
(d) Margaret.

5. Why are the men of the town threatening to go on strike?
(a) Because they don't want the factory shut down.
(b) Because they want to improve their work situation.
(c) Because they want women to join them.
(d) Because they think Mr. Hale should pay for their lunches.

Short Answer Questions

1. During dinner with Mr. Thornton at their home, who admits to not liking the dirty air in Milton?

2. What does Mr. Hale tell Margaret about her mother's funeral arrangements?

3. During the tense argument between Mr. THronton and the Hales during their first dinner together, what does Mr. Hale change the topic to to relieve the tension?

4. How does Mrs. Thornton react to the news that Margaret was seen at the train station with an unknown man?

5. How does Mrs. Thornton know that Mr. Thornton's original proposal to Margaret has not gone well?

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