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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Mr. Bell?
(a) A landlord.
(b) A reporter.
(c) A teacher.
(d) A priest.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the men of Milton admire Margaret for?

2. Why does Nicholas get angry about Margaret's visit to Bessy?

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

4. Why does Mrs. Thornton curse Margaret when she first hears about her?

5. When Mr. Hale begins tutoring in Milton, who is his oldest and best student?

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