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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Margaret and Mary observe about Alice when they visit her in Chapter 19?
(a) Alice is talking to herself.
(b) Alice is improving, but still has a long way to go.
(c) Alice cannot speak properly.
(d) Alice seems to think she is a child.

2. Which of the following do the old boatman and his wife NOT use to try to revive Mary from fainting?
(a) Cold water.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) Smelling salts.
(d) A burnt feather.

3. Instead of money, what does Mary offer two sailors as pay?
(a) Her shawl.
(b) Her hat.
(c) Her ring.
(d) Her watch.

4. Who grabs Mary by the arm at the end of Chapter 28?
(a) The old boatman.
(b) Jem Wilson.
(c) A young sailor.
(d) Will Wilson.

5. What lie does Job tell Jane about Mary in Chapter 30?
(a) That Mary will be arriving shortly.
(b) That Mary found evidence in favor of Jem.
(c) That he found Mary at the Jones'.
(d) That Mary is safe and sound at home.

6. Where does Mary wait at the courthouse?
(a) In the courtroom.
(b) Outside on the steps.
(c) In a hallway.
(d) In the witness room.

7. Who does Jane Wilson blame for Harry Carson's death?
(a) Will.
(b) Herself.
(c) Mary.
(d) John.

8. Why does Sally Leadbitter go to Mary's house in Chapter 25?
(a) Sally is bored.
(b) Sally misses Mary.
(c) Sally wants to hear gossip.
(d) Sally has news to share.

9. Where does Mrs. Jones say Will has gone?
(a) Will has left for London.
(b) Will has run off without informing anyone.
(c) Will has returned to Manchester.
(d) Will has sailed out.

10. What does Mary wear to Liverpool?
(a) A blue gown.
(b) A green coat.
(c) A red smock.
(d) A navy trenchcoat.

11. What information does Jem decide not to share with John Barton?
(a) That Margaret has died.
(b) That Mary is very ill.
(c) That he and Mary are married.
(d) The Mary is emigrating.

12. What is Jane Wilson's condition when Mary goes to see her at the beginning of Chapter 24?
(a) Jane is gravely ill.
(b) Jane is in shock.
(c) Jane is bothered but ok.
(d) Jane is in denial.

13. What is the name of Will Wilson's ship?
(a) The Magellan.
(b) The Queen Victoria.
(c) The Prince Albert.
(d) The John Cropper.

14. How much money does Job offer Charley to escort Mary home should she show up at the Jones'?
(a) Eight pence.
(b) Twelve pence.
(c) Ten pence.
(d) Six pence.

15. What does Esther pawn her clothing to purchase?
(a) Food.
(b) A present for Mary.
(c) Jewelry.
(d) Presentable clothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Mary and Margaret decide to help Jane in Chapter 19?

2. What does Mary lose from her pocket upon returning to the shore in Chapter 28?

3. What excuse does Jem use to return to Liverpool quickly?

4. Who is the lawyer that Job hires?

5. What chore is Mrs. Jones carrying out when Job visits her home?

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