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

Short Answer Questions

1. Other than Lois, who does the carriage pass by on its way to town?

2. What did Joe do after the fire at the mill?

3. Which of the following does Mr. Holmes NOT admit to Margret?

4. When does Mr. Holmes leave the Howth house?

5. What are Lois and Joe doing as Chapter 7 begins?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Margret and Miss Herne. Why would Mr. Holmes be attracted to each of them? Why does he make his final decision to marry Margret?

Essay Topic 2

The author provides the perspective of Margret's view of the world throughout the story. Choose two situations in the book which also involve other characters and create a brief synopsis of how they viewed the same situations.

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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