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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what month did the fire at the mill occur?
(a) July.
(b) March.
(c) October.
(d) December.

2. What holiday approaches as Holmes recuperates in the hospital?
(a) Easter.
(b) Christmas.
(c) Halloween.
(d) Fourth of July.

3. What color does Lois notice that Miss Herne is wearing?
(a) Yellow.
(b) Brown.
(c) White.
(d) Red.

4. What is Dr. Knowles' reaction to the fact that Margret will be marrying Mr. Holmes?
(a) Jealousy.
(b) Disappointment.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Anger.

5. What are Lois and Joe doing as Chapter 7 begins?
(a) Going to church.
(b) Eating dinner.
(c) Keeping watch at the mill.
(d) Delivering produce.

6. Who stays by Mr. Holmes' bedside continually during his recuperation?
(a) Miss Herne.
(b) Lois.
(c) Margret.
(d) Mrs. Howth.

7. What deadline does Mr. Holmes give himself to be better?
(a) Christmas Eve.
(b) New Year's Day.
(c) New Year's Eve.
(d) Christmas Day.

8. What does Margret not realize about Mr. Holmes?
(a) He is no longer engaged to Miss Herne.
(b) He has come into a small fortune.
(c) He has much scarring on his body.
(d) He has lost a leg in the fire.

9. What are Miss Herne's feelings toward Mr. Holmes now?
(a) She is waiting to see if he recovers.
(b) She is with him constantly.
(c) She has no more interest in him.
(d) She can't wait until they can be married.

10. Where does Margret say she will wait for Mr. Holmes?
(a) At the mill.
(b) At the stone wall.
(c) At the well.
(d) In heaven.

11. Who does Lois save from the fire at the mill?
(a) Mr. Herne.
(b) Mr. Holmes.
(c) Dr. Knowles.
(d) Joe.

12. Which of the following is NOT something that depresses Mr. Holmes?
(a) Lois' weariness and compromised health.
(b) He won't have children.
(c) Joe being punished for setting the fire.
(d) He has no home.

13. Why does Mr. Holmes say he is going to marry Miss Herne?
(a) He will learn to love her.
(b) He is obligated to do it.
(c) He is crazy about her.
(d) Her money will be beneficial for him.

14. Who sets fire to the mill?
(a) Mr. Herne.
(b) Joe.
(c) Mr. Holmes.
(d) Joel.

15. What had Lois told Mr. Holmes that Christmas is?
(a) The coldest day of the year.
(b) The day kids look forward to all year.
(c) The best day of the year.
(d) The day love was born on earth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What frightens Lois so much that she pulls her wagon to the side of the road?

2. Margret's demeanor toward Mr. Holmes when he arrives as the Howth home is characterized as ________________.

3. Which of the following did Lois NOT give to Mr. Holmes?

4. Who makes caustic remarks about Mr. Holmes once being engaged to the pitiful Margret?

5. What force seems to drive Mr. Holmes?

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