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

2. What is Mr. Holmes aware of as he sits in his room?

3. Who is the narrator of the story?

4. How does Lois now make her living?

5. How does Margret get to work this morning?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the scene in which Lois dies.

2. Why had Margret broken her engagement to Mr. Holmes?

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

4. Why does Mr. Holmes begin to question his choice of fiancee?

5. Who arrives at the Howth house as Margret and Tiger are getting reacquainted?

6. What is the House of Refuge?

7. Explain how the main characters have all resolved their major issues.

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

9. How much time passes as Mr. Holmes recovers and who is a constant companion for him?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the author's unusual use of point of view in this story by also including a narrator. Identify the points of view used and explain why this story qualifies for each one you name.

Essay Topic 2

MARGRET HOWTH: A STORY OF TO-DAY is a classic story of love and redemption. What does that classification entail? Why does this story fit into this category? Explain.

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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