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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 book does Margret read?
(a) Great Expectations.
(b) Oliver Twist.
(c) The Odyssey.
(d) The Bible.

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

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

4. Where does Mr. Holmes live?
(a) In a room at the mill.
(b) In a boarding house.
(c) In a farmhouse.
(d) In a rowhouse.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Mr. Holmes to meet Dr. Knowles?

2. Who is the author of MARGRET HOWTH: A STORY OF TO-DAY?

3. Mr. Holmes wonders if it is the right thing to _____________________.

4. Mr. Holmes knows that he would be ____________ with Margret as his wife.

5. Who is the only one who feeds the caged chicken in Margret's office?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does it do to the story when the author introduces Mr. Holmes' point of view in Chapter 10?

2. How does the author describe the differences in the way Lois and Holmes perceive the world?

3. What thoughts does Mr. Holmes have of Margret as he lies in the hospital?

4. How does Margret treat Mr. Holmes when he shows up at the Howth home on Christmas Eve?

5. What does Lois find odd about Joe's wanting her to go home and what does she do about it?

6. Where does Mr. Holmes go before he makes the trip to the Howth home on Christmas Eve?

7. What is Margret's demeanor and outlook these days?

8. How does Mr. Holmes finally work up the nerve to propose to Margret?

9. What are the circumstances in which Lois saves Mr. Holmes?

10. What is the first that Margret hears of the mill being sold?

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