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

Short Answer Questions

1. What force seems to drive Mr. Holmes?

2. Where does Dr. Knowles lead Margret on the way home?

3. What does Joe beg Mr. Holmes not to do?

4. Mr. Holmes cannot abide Joe who once committed the crime of _______________.

5. Who follows Margret as she walks home on Christmas Eve?

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 Dr. Knowles. 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

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.

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