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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 music.
(b) The sound of gentle rain.
(c) The smell of baking bread.
(d) The firelight.

2. What is Margret glad that her father cannot see?
(a) The empty cupboards.
(b) That she and her mother have sold many household items.
(c) Her mother's weary face.
(d) The shabbiness of the furniture.

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

4. What type of material is produced at the mill where Margret worked?
(a) Silk.
(b) Wool.
(c) Cotton.
(d) Canvas.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT an element of the Howth household?

2. Why is Margret so intent on having the job at the mill?

3. What does Margret make particular note of regarding the ledger?

4. Where does Mr. Howth wait for Margret's return home?

5. Who is the narrator of the story?

(see the answer key)

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