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

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

3. Who wrote "North and South"
(a) Edmund Gaskell.
(b) Edward Gaskell.
(c) Eleanor Gaskell.
(d) Elizabeth Gaskell.

4. What relieves the tension after Mr. Lennox' romantic outburst during his first visit to Helstone to see Margaret?
(a) A broken dish.
(b) A funny joke.
(c) The ridiculous-looking dessert.
(d) His early departure for his train.

5. What did Mr. Hale expect Margaret to do when Mr. Thornton told his life story during dinner?
(a) Burst into tears.
(b) Accuse him of being a liar.
(c) Roll her eyes.
(d) Leave the room.

Short Answer 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?

2. Who is Mr. Thornton?

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

4. During dinner at the Hales', who does Mr. Thornton say has an easy life?

5. During dinner with Mr. Thornton at their home, who admits to not liking the dirty air in Milton?

(see the answer key)

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