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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What city does John Barton have to travel to in Chapter 8?

2. What medical condition befalls Alice WIlson in Chapter 16?

3. In Chapter 8, who is the message from that Sally delivers to Mary?

4. Who does Alice never see again after moving to Manchester?

5. What does John Barton do for a living?

Short Essay Questions

1. What comment do two rude boys make about young Mary Barton in Chapter 2?

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

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

4. What effect does the burning of the Carson mill have on the mill's workers?

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

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

7. What happens when Mrs. Barton goes into labor in Chapter 3?

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

9. Why does John Barton suggest the Carsons will be pleased at their mill burning down?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Chartism was a workers' movement from the 1830's to 1850. Discuss chartism and its role in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the female characters of the novel. How are they portrayed in the novel? Do you believe that having a female author affected the portrayal of the characters?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the setting of the novel. How does the setting affect the narrative? How would the story have been different if it were set in a different time? Place?

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