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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Margret hope people will know from her story?
(a) The excitement of war.
(b) How smart she was.
(c) The anguish of the time in which she lived.
(d) How wonderful her parents were.

2. Why did Margret give up her former love, Mr. Holmes?
(a) She caught him in a lie.
(b) She fell out of love with him.
(c) She didn't want to be tied down.
(d) She felt she was an impediment to his goals.

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

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

5. Which of the following is NOT part of Margret's trip to return home?
(a) The meatpacking district.
(b) Past the rowhouses.
(c) Through the suburbs.
(d) Into the country.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Lois share her room?

2. How long has Dr. Knowles known Margret?

3. In whom does Lois place all her trust?

4. How long has Tiger been gone?

5. Of whom does Tiger remind Margret?

Short Essay Questions

1. For what reason does Mr. Holmes leave Miss Herne's carriage on the road?

2. Describe the use of symbolism related to New Year's Eve and New Year's.

3. What is the climax of the story as presented in Chapter 6?

4. How does the author establish the bleak setting for the story and its protagonist's purpose for telling it?

5. What is the point of view of the story?

6. What is the House of Refuge?

7. Explain the irony of Mr. Holmes' behavior toward Joe and the ultimate destruction of the mill.

8. What is revealed about Joe's crime as he talks to Mr. Holmes?

9. What is the significance of the book's subtitle, A STORY OF TO-DAY?

10. What is the plan that Mr. Holmes intends to launch on Christmas Eve?

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