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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the family's visitor arrive in their town?
(a) By taxi.
(b) By train.
(c) By horseback.
(d) By car.

2. What second language does Paul speak?
(a) German.
(b) Spanish.
(c) Portuguese.
(d) French.

3. Who does Mrs. Morel dote on the least?
(a) Her oldest son.
(b) Her youngest son.
(c) Her middle son.
(d) Her daughter.

4. What is one thing that Miriam absolutely does not want to be?
(a) A teacher.
(b) A farmer's wife.
(c) A mother.
(d) An employee.

5. What quality of Miriam's is Paul drawn to?
(a) Stubbornness.
(b) Dreaminess.
(c) Her hobbies.
(d) Intelligence.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many times do the Morels hear from William's fiance after he dies?

2. What is the name of William's girlfriend?

3. How long is it before Mr. Morel begins to heal?

4. What family member gets pneumonia after William dies?

5. Who is Miriam most drawn to?

Short Essay Questions

1. Compare the jobs that Paul and William have to that of Mr. Morel and explain why there is such a difference.

2. Describe the Leiver family.

3. Why don't Miriam's brothers think that she should learn algebra?

4. Describe Mrs. Morel's reaction to William's death.

5. Describe Nottinghamshire and The Bottoms.

6. In what ways does William become successful?

7. What are the similarities between Paul and Miriam?

8. What happens in "Paul Launches into Life" that causes Mr. Morel to become physically hurt?

9. Why doesn't Mrs. Morel like Miriam?

10. Why does Mrs. Morel dislike William's girlfriend, Lily?

(see the answer keys)

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