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

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

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

4. Who is the only one who feeds the caged chicken in Margret's office?
(a) Mr. Pike.
(b) Dr. Knowles.
(c) Mr. Holmes.
(d) Margret.

5. Who visits the Howth family every night?
(a) Dr. Knowles.
(b) Sister Mary Acquin.
(c) Reverend Morgan.
(d) Susan Benedict.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Margret marvel at on her way to work?

2. Where does Joel fix a bed for Lois?

3. Why did Margret give up her former love, Mr. Holmes?

4. Which of the following does NOT describe Lois' condition?

5. Of whom does Tiger remind Margret?

Short Essay Questions

1. What gift has Lois unknowingly passed on to Mr. Holmes?

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

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

4. What are Mr. Holmes' thoughts as he walks past Margret's door?

5. What is the premise of MARGRET HOWTH: A STORY OF TO-DAY?

6. How does Margret explain how Dr. Knowles always watches her?

7. What element of foreshadowing does the author use in Chapter 2?

8. How is Mr. Holmes conflicted in his marriage decision?

9. What are the circumstances in which Dr. Knowles transfers the deed to the mill to Mr. Holmes?

10. Describe the scene in which Lois dies.

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