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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes the house seem like it used to be?
(a) The firelight.
(b) The music.
(c) The smell of baking bread.
(d) The sound of gentle rain.

2. Who is the narrator of the story?
(a) Margo Howth.
(b) Mr. Howth.
(c) Dr. Knowles.
(d) Margret Howth.

3. How does Margret get to her office?
(a) A steep ladder.
(b) A winding staircase.
(c) An elevator.
(d) An escalator.

4. Who visits the Howth family every night?
(a) Susan Benedict.
(b) Reverend Morgan.
(c) Sister Mary Acquin.
(d) Dr. Knowles.

5. What is Mrs. Howth doing as Margret does her chores?
(a) Tends the fire.
(b) Dozes in a chair.
(c) Kneads bread.
(d) Sweeps the floor.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what affliction does Margret's father suffer?

2. What does Margret feel will return?

3. Which of the following has Margret NOT given up in order to work?

4. What is the name of the textile mill where Margret worked?

5. Which of the following does NOT characterize Margret's world?

(see the answer key)

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