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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Bessy become ill?
(a) From eating too many poisoned mushrooms.
(b) From being outside in the cold too often.
(c) From working in the cotton factory.
(d) She doesn't know.

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

3. Who does Mr. Thornton hire to take over for the striking workers?
(a) No one.
(b) Children.
(c) Women.
(d) Irish workers.

4. What does the Hale household decide about a water bed and Mrs. Hale?
(a) That she needs one for her health.
(b) That the one she has could be sold for a lot of money.
(c) That the one she has is the only thing keeping her from death's door.
(d) That the one she has is making her sicker.

5. Why does Nicholas get angry about Margaret's visit to Bessy?
(a) Because she is one more mouth to feed.
(b) Because he does not want his daughter preached to.
(c) Because she came uninvited.
(d) Because she might catch and spread Bessy's illness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are the men of the town threatening to go on strike?

2. Why does Nicholas want to move south after Boucher dies?

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

4. What false errand does Margaret apologize for sending Nicholas on?

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

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