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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. Which of the following is NOT something that depresses Mr. Holmes?
(a) Lois' weariness and compromised health.
(b) He won't have children.
(c) He has no home.
(d) Joe being punished for setting the fire.

2. What does Lois' produce symbolize?
(a) Decay.
(b) New life and vitality.
(c) Agricultural methods.
(d) Agrarian techniques.

3. In what month did the fire at the mill occur?
(a) October.
(b) December.
(c) March.
(d) July.

4. Mrs. Howth prepares ____________ and plum pudding for Christmas dinner.
(a) Turkey.
(b) Duck.
(c) Goose.
(d) Ham.

5. Why does Margret tell Mr. Holmes that she cannot marry him?
(a) She cannot leave her parents.
(b) She does not love who he has become.
(c) She is engaged to someone else.
(d) She finds him repugnant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What must Dr. Knowles now do since he has lost everything in the mill fire?

2. Which of the following characteristics does Miss Herne NOT expect of Mr. Holmes?

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

4. Margret's demeanor toward Mr. Holmes when he arrives as the Howth home is characterized as ________________.

5. What is Mr. Holmes aware of as he sits in his room?

(see the answer key)

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