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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15, Chapter 16, and Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is described as "a back-biting enemy of John Barton's"?
(a) George Wilson.
(b) Tom Darbyshire.
(c) Ben Davenport.
(d) Henry Carson.

2. Which character is a Chartist?
(a) Jem Wilson.
(b) John Barton.
(c) Mary Barton.
(d) Harry Carson.

3. Who does Esther want to save from following in her footsteps?
(a) Alice.
(b) Jane.
(c) Margaret.
(d) Mary.

4. Who does Alice offend with her toast?
(a) Mrs. Wilson.
(b) Mr. Wilson.
(c) Mrs. Barton.
(d) Mr. Barton.

5. In Chapter 10, why is it even harder for John to find work?
(a) John is sickly.
(b) The mill owners know John went to the government.
(c) John can't get a letter of reference from the Carsons.
(d) More mills have closed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who dies in Chapter 7 of the novel?

2. What does Will Wilson do for a living?

3. What does Mary hope she will be able to give Jem once she becomes a rich wife?

4. Why does Alice originally come to Manchester?

5. What document created by Harry Carson angers the Chartists?

(see the answer key)

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