View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what time period does the book take place?
(a) 1880s.
(b) 1920s.
(c) 1960s.
(d) 1860s.

2. Where does Mr. Holmes live?
(a) In a boarding house.
(b) In a rowhouse.
(c) In a farmhouse.
(d) In a room at the mill.

3. Which of the following does NOT characterize Margret's world?
(a) Poverty.
(b) Hunger.
(c) Joyfulness.
(d) Hopelessness.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why have Margret and her mother sold household items?

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

3. Who is the vendor approaching Margret's house?

4. Mr. Holmes wonders if it is the right thing to _____________________.

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 233 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample