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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Nicholas ask Mr. Thornton for work?
(a) Because he has a letter of recommendation from Mr. Hale.
(b) Because he is unemployed.
(c) Because Margaret suggested he ask.
(d) All of these answers are correct.

2. What does Margaret tell Mrs. Thornton about the man she was at the train station with?
(a) She lies and says she is having an affair.
(b) Nothing.
(c) She says it's none of Mrs. Thornton's business who she dates.
(d) She confesses it was her fugitive brother.

3. What false errand does Margaret apologize for sending Nicholas on?
(a) Asking Mr. Thornton for a job.
(b) Talking to her father about their possibly getting married.
(c) Trying to get into Mrs. Thornton's dinner party.
(d) Trying to adop the Boucher children.

4. Who convinces Nicholas not to move to the South?
(a) Mr. Hale.
(b) Nicholas himself.
(c) Margaret.
(d) Mr. Thornton.

5. Why is Mr. Thornton afraid to hire Nicholas?
(a) Because he will bully other workers at the mill.
(b) Because he is a powerful union man.
(c) Because he has a raging temper.
(d) Because he steals things all the time.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who looks after the Boucher children while Mrs. Boucher is ill?

2. What does Margaret say to Mr. Thornton about her throwing herself in front of him before the crowd of striking workers?

3. What does Dr. Donaldson tell Mr. Hale about Margaret and Mrs. Hale's health?

4. From where is Margaret initially watching Mr. Thornton address the striking workers outside of his home?

5. How long does Nicholas wait with the porter to ask Mr. Thornton for a job?

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