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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. Why is the money from the mill such a powerful lure for Mr. Holmes?

3. How does Margret get to her office?

4. What was Mr. Howth's profession?

5. What does Margret feel will return?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Margaret realizes that someone follows her home? Who is it an why is he following her?

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

4. What do the footsteps in the hall signify for Margret?

5. What is the House of Refuge?

6. How do the people in the Howth household accommodate Lois?

7. How can the character of Lois be compared to the character of Little Eva in UNCLE TOM'S CABIN?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is much symbolism in this story regarding the new year. What does the new year symbolize for Lois? What does it mean for the rest of the characters? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the significance of the story's title. What did the author mean by calling the story MARGRET HOWTH: A STORY OF TO-DAY? Why didn't she simply call it MARGRET HOWTH? What is the significance of including A STORY OF TO-DAY? Cite an example to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Go back in time five years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Margret and Mr. Holmes. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, socialization, etc.

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