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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mr. Holmes expecting Dr. Knowles to give him?
(a) The keys to the mill.
(b) The contract for a big deal.
(c) Some legal books.
(d) The deed to the mill.

2. In what state does the story take place?
(a) Maine.
(b) Nebraska.
(c) Indiana.
(d) Ohio.

3. Who is Lois' father?
(a) Joe Yare.
(b) Jacob Yare.
(c) Jim Yare.
(d) Joe Dare.

4. How long has Tiger been gone?
(a) 2 weeks.
(b) 2 days.
(c) 2 months.
(d) 2 years.

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

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

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

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

9. Who is engaged to Mr. Holmes?
(a) Miss Herne.
(b) Margret.
(c) Miss Hall.
(d) Lois.

10. What kind of dog does Margret have?
(a) Labrador Retriever.
(b) German Shepherd.
(c) Terrier.
(d) Poodle.

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

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

13. What does Margret do before going to bed?
(a) Sets out breakfast dishes.
(b) Brushes her hair.
(c) Banks the fire.
(d) Steps outside for a few minutes.

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

15. How does Lois now make her living?
(a) Sewing.
(b) Cleaning.
(c) Nursing.
(d) Selling produce.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who visits the Howth family every night?

2. What does Dr. Knowles do when walking with Mr. Howth outside?

3. In whom does Lois place all her trust?

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

5. Which of the following does NOT describe the conditions in the mill where Lois Yare worked as a child?

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