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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the only one who feeds the caged chicken in Margret's office?
(a) Dr. Knowles.
(b) Margret.
(c) Mr. Pike.
(d) Mr. Holmes.

2. From what ages did Lois work at the mill?
(a) 10-14.
(b) 6-16.
(c) 7-16.
(d) 7-21.

3. Who is Mr. Pike?
(a) A chimney sweep.
(b) A clerk at the mill.
(c) A grocer.
(d) A delivery man.

4. Who is the black man who works for the Howth family?
(a) Joel.
(b) Jacob.
(c) George.
(d) Sam.

5. Which of the following has Margret NOT given up in order to work?
(a) Marriage.
(b) Career.
(c) Joy.
(d) Love.

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

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

8. Of whom does Tiger remind Margret?
(a) Mr. MacKenzie.
(b) Dr. Knowles.
(c) Mr. Holmes.
(d) Mr. Hall.

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

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

11. How can Margret's work be best described?
(a) Political.
(b) Energizing.
(c) Tedious.
(d) Stimulating.

12. What does Margret feel will return?
(a) Slavery.
(b) Illness.
(c) Comfort and beauty.
(d) War.

13. Who is the author of MARGRET HOWTH: A STORY OF TO-DAY?
(a) Rebecca Harding Davis.
(b) Rebecca Hardison Davis.
(c) Rebecca Sunnybrook Davis.
(d) Roberta Harding Davis.

14. Which of the following does NOT describe the conditions in the mill where Lois Yare worked as a child?
(a) Little food.
(b) Dark.
(c) State-of-the-art.
(d) Poor ventilation.

15. What sound makes Margret's heart pause?
(a) The clacking chicken.
(b) A shriek.
(c) Mr. Holmes' footsteps.
(d) A gunshot.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Lois' father?

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

4. Who visits the Howth family every night?

5. How does Lois now make her living?

(see the answer keys)

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