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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. When is Gwilym offered minimum wage in Chapter 20?
(a) December.
(b) February.
(c) March.
(d) November.

2. Who does Bronwen seriously consider marrying in Chapter 38?
(a) Huw.
(b) Phillips.
(c) Harries.
(d) Gruffydd.

3. Who works to end the sliding pay scale?
(a) Gwilym.
(b) Huw.
(c) Davy and Ianto.
(d) Ivor.

4. Who suggests that someone should go live with Bronwen after she is widowed?
(a) Beth.
(b) Brodwen.
(c) Ianto.
(d) Davy.

5. Who does Huw share his dinner with in Chapter 20?
(a) Ceinwen.
(b) Shani.
(c) Merryl.
(d) Elias.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gossips about Angharad and Gruffydd in Chapter 32?

2. Who scores against Scotland in a game in Chapter 27?

3. What do Huw and his father buy from Hwfa Williams?

4. Who buys clothing in Chapter 40?

5. What prevents Huw from marrying Bronwen?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Huw expelled from school?

2. Describe the "game of women."

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

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

5. What does Mrs. Nicholas gossip about in Chapter 32?

6. What items does the Queen give to Ivor, and how does Gwillym react?

7. How does the Queen's invitation affect the family?

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

9. Describe Huw's relationship with Bronwen in Chapters 22 and 23.

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

(see the answer keys)

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