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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. What does John Barton do for a living?
(a) John works as a farmer.
(b) John is a vicar.
(c) John works in a factory.
(d) John is a teacher.

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

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

4. Which tradeworkers are on strike in Chapter 15?
(a) Bricklayers.
(b) Carpenters.
(c) Dyers.
(d) Weavers.

5. What does Mrs. Barton ask Alice to bring with her to the Barton's home?
(a) A song book.
(b) A cake.
(c) A tea cup.
(d) A croquet club.

Short Answer Questions

1. What country is "Mary Barton" set in?

2. Who dies in Chapter 7 of the novel?

3. Who does John try to convince Mary to marry?

4. What do the Bartons invite the Wilsons to their home for?

5. What occupation has Jem Wilson taken on?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is John Barton's health suffering in Chapter 12?

2. What happens to the Wilson twins in Chapter 7?

3. Why is Mrs. Barton upset in the first two chapters of the novel?

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

5. What serious measure do the Charists decide to take in Chapter 16?

6. How does the author describe the factory girls at the Green Hey Fields?

7. What does Will Wilson hope to accomplish when he next sails out?

8. How does John Barton help the Davenport family?

9. What does Mrs. Barton say Alice should bring with her to tea?

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

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