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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who gives John Barton a suit to wear for his trip in Chapter 8?
(a) Mrs. Wilson.
(b) Job Legh.
(c) Mrs. Davenport.
(d) Alice Wilson.

2. What medical condition befalls Alice WIlson in Chapter 16?
(a) A stroke.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Influenza.
(d) A heart attack.

3. What happens to Mrs. Barton in the time it takes her husband to return from fetching the doctor?
(a) Mrs. Barton recovers.
(b) Mrs. Barton dies.
(c) Mrs. Barton gives birth.
(d) Mrs. Barton loses consciousness.

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

5. What is Margaret able to give Mary because of her singing success?
(a) Medicine for her father.
(b) A place to stay.
(c) Money.
(d) Tickets to a show.

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

7. In Chapter 8, what does John fear Jane Wilson will die from?
(a) Fever.
(b) Exhaustion.
(c) Heartsickness.
(d) Hunger.

8. In Chapter 8, who is the message from that Sally delivers to Mary?
(a) John Barton.
(b) Henry Carson.
(c) Jem Wilson.
(d) Harry Carson.

9. What do John's neighbors describe as "th' ruin of poor folk"?
(a) Short winter days.
(b) Landlords.
(c) The rich.
(d) Machines.

10. What does John use to stave off hunger?
(a) Water.
(b) Tobacco.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Opium.

11. What do the Bartons invite the Wilsons to their home for?
(a) To sing songs.
(b) To play cards.
(c) To play croquet.
(d) To have tea.

12. What does Harry Carson offer to do for Mary if it will make her happy?
(a) Leave her alone.
(b) Buy her nice clothes.
(c) Giver her father a job.
(d) Marry her.

13. What affliction does Margaret tell Mary she suffers from?
(a) Epilepsy.
(b) Dizziness.
(c) Deafness.
(d) Blindness.

14. Who does Jane say Alice is awaiting a letter from?
(a) Her neighbor.
(b) Her nephew.
(c) Her son.
(d) Her sister.

15. Where does Harry Carson first see Mary?
(a) In a shop.
(b) At the factory.
(c) At the Green Hey Fields.
(d) At the market.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the message of Job's reading to John?

2. Which tradeworkers are on strike in Chapter 15?

3. Where was Margaret living when her parents died?

4. What does Alice propose a toast to?

5. In Chapter 10, why is it even harder for John to find work?

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