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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through XXXVI-XL.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who unlocks the door for Mr. Thornton as he prepares to address the angry mob outside his home?
(a) Mrs. Thornton.
(b) Margaret.
(c) Dixon.
(d) Bessy.

2. What happens to Margaret as a result of her throwing herself in front of Mr. Thornton?
(a) She breaks her ankle.
(b) Everyone in town starts teasing her terribly.
(c) She seriously embarrasses herself and her family.
(d) She is knocked out from a thrown rock.

3. Who spends most of the time talking to Fanny during dinner at the Hales'?
(a) Mrs. Hale.
(b) Margaret.
(c) Dixon.
(d) Mr. Hale.

4. Who is Frederick?
(a) Mrs. Hale's weird cat.
(b) Mrs. Hale's first house servant.
(c) Mrs. Hale's first husband.
(d) Mrs. Hale's brother.

5. Who is Dr. Donaldson?
(a) The doctor who everyone thinks has gone mad.
(b) The doctor charged with giving everyone flu shots.
(c) The doctor recommended by Mrs. Thornton to Mr. Hale.
(d) The doctor interested in dating Margaret.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has Mrs. Thornton been out and a part of society?

2. What other character in "North and South" has a water bed?

3. What does Margaret think is the first sign of illness in her mother?

4. Why does Nicholas need the job with Mr. Thornton?

5. Who convinces Nicholas not to move to the South?

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