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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 might buy Owen's engine patent?
(a) An Englishman.
(b) An American.
(c) An Irishman.
(d) A Spaniard.

2. What kind of relationship does Huw have with Bronwen in Chapter 37?
(a) Angry.
(b) Romantic.
(c) Platonic.
(d) Disjointed.

3. Who is Angharad in love with?
(a) Iestyn.
(b) Blethyn.
(c) Davy.
(d) Gruffydd.

4. What play does Huw take Ceinwen to?
(a) As You Like It.
(b) Romeo and Juliet.
(c) The Merchant of Venice.
(d) Hamlet.

5. Where do Owen and Gwilym leave to in Chapter 30?
(a) London.
(b) Spain.
(c) America.
(d) Ireland.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is damaged in Dai's brutal boxing match that Huw witnesses?

2. Who buys clothing in Chapter 40?

3. Who goes to live with Bronwen in Chapter 32?

4. Who presses charges against Huw for assault and battery?

5. Where will Angharad go in Chapter 34?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Huw react to witnessing his first prizefight?

2. How does the novel reflect the interwoven quality of family?

3. How is Blodwyn different from the Morgans?

4. How does Gwilym react to Beth's absence when she goes to London to visit her kids?

5. Why is Gruffydd depressed?

6. What happens to Mr. Jonas in Chapter 19, and why?

7. Why are Olwen and Bronwen threatened by striking workers in Chapter 40?

8. Describe the incident and aftermath of the beating of Evan John.

9. Why does a mob form outside of Hamlet?

10. Why is Huw expelled from school?

(see the answer keys)

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