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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. Why does Alice originally come to Manchester?
(a) To marry.
(b) To become a governess.
(c) To become a servant.
(d) To work in a factory.

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

3. What document created by Harry Carson angers the Chartists?
(a) A letter of recommendation.
(b) A contract.
(c) A treaty.
(d) A caricature.

4. Who is Job Legh?
(a) Margaret's neighbor.
(b) Margaret's grandfather.
(c) Margaret's uncle.
(d) Margaret's husband.

5. Who dies in Chapter 7 of the novel?
(a) The Wilson twins.
(b) Alice Wilson.
(c) George Wilson.
(d) Jane Wilson.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does John need to travel to as a trade union delegate in Chapter 16?

2. What occupation has Jem Wilson taken on?

3. Why does Mary Barton's daughter slap Jem Wilson?

4. In what activities is John Barton involved in Chapter 4?

5. Which character is a Chartist?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What message do John's neighbors tell him to share in London?

3. Where are the Bartons at the beginning of the novel?

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why does Esther tell Jem she is concerned for Mary?

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

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