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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through VI-X.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Frederick Hale living when the novel opens?
(a) Paris.
(b) London.
(c) Rio.
(d) Buenos Aires.

2. 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) The English soccer team.
(b) A recent editorial in the newspaper.
(c) His distrust of Parliament.
(d) The weather.

3. What gets Margaret noticed upon her arrival in Milton?
(a) Her refined dress sense.
(b) The fact that she always has her nose in a book.
(c) Her long legs.
(d) Her funny way of speaking.

4. In what country does "North and South" take place?
(a) England.
(b) Spain and France.
(c) Canada.
(d) America.

5. During dinner with Mr. Thornton at their home, who admits to not liking the dirty air in Milton?
(a) Dixon.
(b) Mrs. Hale.
(c) Margaret.
(d) Mr. Hale.

Short Answer Questions

1. What lightens Mrs. Hale's miserable mood after the Hales have begun their journey to Milton?

2. Who wrote "North and South"

3. When the novel opens, who is Edith engaged to?

4. Who comforts Mrs. Hale after she learns she will be moving to Milton?

5. Who is Dixon?

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