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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Margret think Mr. Holmes has come to her house tonight?
(a) To bring gifts for everyone.
(b) To ask the Howth family to Christmas dinner.
(c) To give her a check for the House of Refuge.
(d) To announce his wedding plans.

2. What does Mr. Holmes feel for the first time in a long time on this Christmas Eve?
(a) Dread.
(b) Fear.
(c) Hopefulness.
(d) Guilt.

3. Why did Margret give up her former love, Mr. Holmes?
(a) She felt she was an impediment to his goals.
(b) She fell out of love with him.
(c) She caught him in a lie.
(d) She didn't want to be tied down.

4. Who has agreed to work with Dr. Knowles at his new institution?
(a) Lois.
(b) Mrs. Howth.
(c) Mr. Holmes.
(d) Margret.

5. What are Miss Herne's feelings toward Mr. Holmes now?
(a) She is with him constantly.
(b) She is waiting to see if he recovers.
(c) She has no more interest in him.
(d) She can't wait until they can be married.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does NOT stop by the Howth's home on Christmas?

2. What force seems to drive Mr. Holmes?

3. What does Lois do after her father goes to bed?

4. Who visits the Howth family every night?

5. Who is buying the mill from Dr. Knowles?

(see the answer key)

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