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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through XI-XV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the tense argument between Mr. THronton and the Hales during their first dinner together, what does Mr. Hale change the topic to to relieve the tension?
(a) A recent editorial in the newspaper.
(b) His distrust of Parliament.
(c) The English soccer team.
(d) The weather.

2. How long has Mrs. Thornton been out and a part of society?
(a) Her entire life.
(b) Not very long.
(c) Since the age of 17.
(d) Only since her husband ran away with their housemaid.

3. What is Mrs. Hale jealous of when it comes to Mr. Hale's tutoring?
(a) The money he makes while she is not allowed to work.
(b) His ability to leave the house and travel.
(c) His close relationship with Mr. Thornton.
(d) None of these answers is correct.

4. Who does Mr. Hale ask to tell Mrs. Hale about their move to Milton?
(a) Edith.
(b) Margaret.
(c) Mr. Lennox.
(d) Dixon.

5. When the novel opens, who is Edith engaged to?
(a) Professor Barton.
(b) An unnamed reverend.
(c) Captain Lennox.
(d) Master Luke.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the novel opens, where does the Hale family live?

2. Where is Frederick Hale living when the novel opens?

3. How does the narrator describe Mrs. Thornton's presence when going to dinner at the Hales'?

4. Who is Fanny?

5. How does Mrs. Hale feel about not hearing the news of her move to Milton from her husband directly?

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