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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many children do the Wilsons have?
(a) Three.
(b) One.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

3. What disability does Alice begin to suffer in Chapter 10?
(a) A lame leg.
(b) A bad back.
(c) Deafness.
(d) Migraines.

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

5. 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 gives birth.
(c) Mrs. Barton loses consciousness.
(d) Mrs. Barton dies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Margaret living when her parents died?

2. Who offers Esther a place to stay in Chapter 14?

3. Who is John Barton chosen to speak to about the bad working conditions in Manchester?

4. Who does Jane think Jem will ask to marry him?

5. Who dies in Chapter 7 of the novel?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 10, what does Jane Wilson tell Mary about her son Jem's plans?

2. What advice does Margaret offer Mary about her feelings for Jem?

3. How does John Barton help the Davenport family?

4. How does Mary react to Jem Wilson's marriage proposal?

5. When Alice Wilson invites Mary to tea to meet Margaret, what does Mary do before she goes to Alice's house?

6. Recount the confrontation between Jem and Harry Carson in the street.

7. What job does Mary find and how is she compensated for her work?

8. What story does Job Legh tell about going to London?

9. What happens when John Barton runs into his sister-in-law Esther in the street?

10. What resolution do Mr. Barton and his daughter make after Mrs. Barton's death?

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