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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Mr. Howth wait for Margret's return home?
(a) The kitchen.
(b) The den.
(c) The porch.
(d) The living room.

2. Why is the money from the mill such a powerful lure for Mr. Holmes?
(a) He is very greedy.
(b) He was raised in poverty.
(c) He is ambitious by nature.
(d) He is status conscious.

3. Which of the following is NOT an element of the Howth household?
(a) Despair.
(b) Security.
(c) Poverty.
(d) Illness.

4. Which of the following does Mrs. Howth NOT ask Joel to prepare for Lois?
(a) Food.
(b) Pipe.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Bed.

5. Which of the following does NOT describe Lois' condition?
(a) Rickets.
(b) Brain damage.
(c) Mulatto.
(d) Intelligent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Holmes think about as he passes Margret's door?

2. Where does Joel fix a bed for Lois?

3. Who visits the Howth family every night?

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

5. In what state does the story take place?

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