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

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

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

6. What does Lois' produce symbolize?
(a) New life and vitality.
(b) Decay.
(c) Agricultural methods.
(d) Agrarian techniques.

7. Where is Mr. Holmes to meet Dr. Knowles?
(a) The library.
(b) The abandoned school building.
(c) The mill.
(d) The cafe.

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

9. Margret thinks that the doctor has always looked at her ___________________.
(a) With bemusement.
(b) With tenderness.
(c) With a savage scorn.
(d) With love.

10. What does Margret see coming down the road?
(a) A riderless horse.
(b) A vendor's wagon.
(c) A hay wagon.
(d) A horse and buggy.

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

12. From where has Lois' father returned?
(a) The navy.
(b) Prison.
(c) The army.
(d) An overseas job.

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

14. What keeps Joe from interacting with the people he sees on the street?
(a) His criminal record.
(b) His shyness.
(c) His alcoholism.
(d) His lack of money.

15. Who stares at Margret as she reads?
(a) Mrs. Howth.
(b) Dr. Knowles.
(c) Joey Meldrum.
(d) Mr. Howth.