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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. What happens to Huw after he attacks Jonas in Chapter 27?
(a) He is jailed.
(b) He is expelled.
(c) He is fined.
(d) He is freed without repercussions.

2. Who does Ceridwen marry?
(a) Davy.
(b) Iestyn.
(c) Blethyn.
(d) Gruffydd.

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

4. How many times does Huw hit Jonas in Chapter 21?
(a) 5.
(b) 4.
(c) 10.
(d) 6.

5. Who does Owen marry?
(a) Marged.
(b) Wyn.
(c) Blodwen.
(d) Bronwen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following items does the Queen give to the choir leader?

2. Who does Gwilym injure for saying that Gruffydd is unclean?

3. Who is fired after working to end the sliding pay scale?

4. Why is the colliery taken to court in Chapter 39?

5. Who buys the Three Bells tavern?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Gruffydd a broken man in Chapter 36?

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

3. Describe the "game of women."

4. Why is Gruffydd depressed?

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

6. Why is Huw expelled from school?

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

8. Who does Huw lose his virginity to, and what does he say afterward?

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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