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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 Ianto agree to meet with for a discussion in Chapter 12?
(a) Gwilym.
(b) Gruffydd.
(c) Iestyn.
(d) Parry.

2. What is Huw's teacher's name at the National School?
(a) Mr. Jonas.
(b) Mr. Morgan.
(c) Mr. Gruffydd.
(d) Mr. Parry.

3. What do the wedding guests do the evening of Ivor's wedding?
(a) Leave.
(b) Start a fight.
(c) Sing together.
(d) Forget Huw.

4. How many years does Huw's father rent their home before buying it?
(a) 20.
(b) 10.
(c) 22.
(d) 15.

5. Who does Angharad meet secretly in Chapter 15?
(a) Chris Phillips.
(b) Gruffydd.
(c) Evan.
(d) Iestyn Evans.

Short Answer Questions

1. What profession does Ianto consider?

2. What does Davy want to fight for in Chapter 3?

3. Who does young Gwilym marry?

4. What job does Gwilym senior get in Chapter 6?

5. Whose leg and jaw were broken?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Beth go to a workers' meeting for in Chapter 6, and how does she get there?

2. How is the village portrayed in Chapter 1?

3. Describe how Beth and Gwilym met.

4. What does Gwilym senior think of unions early on in the novel?

5. What does Gwilym senior think of women's tears?

6. Why does Angharad leave home in Chapter 5?

7. How does Huw cope with being bedridden from his injuries from the fall in the river?

8. What happens to Owen's love for Marged and why?

9. How is the Pritchard murder dealt with?

10. How does Huw react to witnessing the birth of a child?

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