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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why has Dr. Knowles purchased new property?
(a) To build a new mill.
(b) To establish a new commune.
(c) To build a new home.
(d) To build a new library.

2. Who is in the carriage that passes by Mr. Holmes outside the mill?
(a) Dr. Knowles.
(b) Miss Herne.
(c) Lois.
(d) Margret.

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

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

5. What is the name of Margret's long lost dog?
(a) Tiger.
(b) Rex.
(c) Chuckie.
(d) Sam.

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

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

8. What does Margret make particular note of regarding the ledger?
(a) The leather binding.
(b) The paper stock.
(c) The meticulous writing.
(d) The ink color.

9. Why is Margret so intent on having the job at the mill?
(a) To support her parents.
(b) To complete her internship.
(c) To get money for school.
(d) To advance her career.

10. What was Mr. Howth's profession?
(a) Schoolteacher.
(b) Farmer.
(c) Attorney.
(d) Accountant.

11. Who is buying the mill from Dr. Knowles?
(a) Mr. Holmes and Mr. Herne.
(b) Mr. Holmes and Mr. Howth.
(c) Mr. Herne and Mr. Pike.
(d) Mr. Holmes and Mr. Pike.

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

13. What does Margret marvel at on her way to work?
(a) The budding trees.
(b) The sunrise.
(c) The fruits and vegetables in Lois' wagon.
(d) The summer corn.

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

15. What time of day is it when Chapter 2 begins?
(a) Late afternoon.
(b) Noon.
(c) Night.
(d) Dawn.

Short Answer Questions

1. Margret thinks that the doctor has always looked at her ___________________.

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

3. What does Margret feel will return?

4. What keeps Joe from interacting with the people he sees on the street?

5. Where is Mr. Holmes to meet Dr. Knowles?

(see the answer keys)

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