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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what ages did Lois work at the mill?

2. Who is buying the mill from Dr. Knowles?

3. What does Lois do after her father goes to bed?

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

5. Where does Lois live?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the House of Refuge?

3. Where does Dr. Knowles take Margret after he finds her sitting against the stone wall on the roadside?

4. In addition to Margret's engagement, what other good fortune occurs for the Howths on Christmas Day?

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

6. How has Dr. Knowles' life been impacted by the destruction of the mill?

7. How doe Margret and Mr. Holmes part company?

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

9. What surprises Margret when she steps outside for a few minutes before going to bed?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Poverty takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study on Mr. Holmes. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 3

The role of women is a main topic addressed in this story. Explain the theme that extends throughout the story. What is the presumed role of women in the Midwest during the 1860s? Explain by giving examples.

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