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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 36, Chapter 37, and Chapter 38.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is John Barton upset when he returns home in Chapter 9?
(a) The government officials wouldn't hear him out.
(b) John has been fired from his job.
(c) The government officials laughed at him.
(d) John was too sick to plead his case in London.

2. Of who is it said that writing is "a way of ticketing specimens; not of expressing thoughts"?
(a) Job Legh.
(b) Jane Wilson.
(c) Henry Carson.
(d) Jem Wilson.

3. Where do the police find the murder weapon?
(a) In Jem's house.
(b) Beside Harry's body.
(c) In the mill.
(d) In a field.

4. Who does Mr. Wilson suggest may be a comfort to Mrs. Barton?
(a) Mrs. Barton's daughter.
(b) His wife, Jane.
(c) His sister, Alice.
(d) Mrs. Barton's mother

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alice propose a toast to?

2. What information does Jem decide not to share with John Barton?

3. Who does Jane Wilson blame for Harry Carson's death?

4. What is the name of Mary and Jem's son?

5. What is Margaret able to give Mary because of her singing success?

(see the answer key)

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