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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. Why does Esther want to keep a distance from people?
(a) Esther has a contagious disease.
(b) Esther feels overwhelming guilt.
(c) Esther is shy.
(d) Esther is an alcoholic.

2. What is Esther released from in Chapter 14?
(a) The hospital.
(b) The workhouse.
(c) Prison.
(d) A contract.

3. Who dies in Chapter 7 of the novel?
(a) Alice Wilson.
(b) George Wilson.
(c) Jane Wilson.
(d) The Wilson twins.

4. In what activities is John Barton involved in Chapter 4?
(a) Economic stimulation activities.
(b) Neighborhood watch activities.
(c) Workers' Union activities.
(d) Environmental activities.

5. What city does John Barton have to travel to in Chapter 8?
(a) Dublin.
(b) London.
(c) Glasgow.
(d) Liverpool.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Mr. Wilson suggest may be a comfort to Mrs. Barton?

2. What is Mr. and Mrs. Barton's daughter named?

3. Which important people hold a meeting in Chapter 16?

4. In Chapter 14, what do we learn happened to Esther's daughter?

5. What do John's neighbors describe as "th' ruin of poor folk"?

(see the answer key)

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