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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. How does Margret get to work this morning?
(a) Lois gives her a ride.
(b) Dr. Knowles picks her up in his buggy.
(c) She rides her horse.
(d) She walks to town.

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

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

4. Margret starts work at the mill on what day?
(a) Memorial Day.
(b) The day after she graduates high school.
(c) Her 20th birthday.
(d) The day after Christmas.

5. What does Mr. Holmes think about as he passes Margret's door?
(a) The visions he had had of Margret as his wife.
(b) Miss Herne.
(c) His luncheon appointment.
(d) The mill's profits.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of material is produced at the mill where Margret worked?

2. Who is engaged to Mr. Holmes?

3. How does Margret get to her office?

4. What keeps Joe from interacting with the people he sees on the street?

5. What is the name of Margret's long lost dog?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Mr. Holmes so depressed about the imminent approach of Christmas?

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

3. What personal information does Dr. Knowles know about Margret?

4. Describe the scene in which Lois dies.

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

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

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

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

9. What has prompted Margret to write the story?

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

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