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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. Who does Mrs. Morel blame for the food in the oven being burnt?
(a) Miriam.
(b) Paul.
(c) Mr. Morel.
(d) The village girl.

2. Which of the following words best describes Clara's mother?
(a) Lazy.
(b) Shy.
(c) Outspoken.
(d) Intelligent.

3. What does Mr. Morel do before seeing the dead body of his wife?
(a) Eats dinner.
(b) Goes to the bar.
(c) Makes some phone calls.
(d) Watches a sports match.

4. On what day does Clara join Paul's family for tea?
(a) Sunday.
(b) Monday.
(c) Friday.
(d) Saturday.

5. How does Paul make money in the chapter "Passion"?
(a) Mining.
(b) Artwork.
(c) Writing.
(d) Sewing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Paul find at the home he visits in Sheffield?

2. What is the weather like at Mrs. Morel's burial?

3. Where does Paul's relationship with Clara end?

4. What does Paul enter into an exhibition?

5. What does Paul put in Mrs. Morel's drink to cause her to die?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Paul begin avoiding Miriam in the chapter, "Defeat of Miriam"?

2. Why does Paul take Mrs. Morel on a trip to the Isle of Wight?

3. Who does Paul love in the chapter, "Baxter Dawes"?

4. Why does Mrs. Morel dissuade Paul and Miriam's relationship?

5. Why does Paul decide that he must break off his relationship with Miriam completely in the chapter, "Defeat of Miriam"?

6. When Arthur joins the army, what is Mrs. Morel's hope for him?

7. Why does Mr. Morel eat dinner before seeing the body of his dead wife?

8. What is Miriam's plan to get Paul back in "Defeat of Miriam"?

9. What does Clara convince Paul about Miriam in the chapter, "Clara"?

10. What causes Clara to feel concern for Baxter Dawes?

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