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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through XVI-XX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Mr. Bell?
(a) The newspaper delivery man.
(b) An old friend of Mr. Hale.
(c) A nosy neighbor.
(d) The man Margaret is in love with when the novel opens.

2. According to Bessy, what have Nicholas' previous strikes led to?
(a) More problems than they're worth.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Better treatment at the mills.
(d) More money for the family.

3. What does Nicholas smoke?
(a) Cigarettes.
(b) Pipes.
(c) Hookahs.
(d) This is a trick question; he doesn't smoke.

4. What does Bessy think would make her be less ill?
(a) Having a boyfriend.
(b) Living in the South.
(c) Having money for a real doctor.
(d) Not having smoked cigarettes for so long.

5. How does Margaret comfort Bessy when she visits her at home for the first time?
(a) She reads her poetry.
(b) She gives her illegal alcohol.
(c) She sings softly to her.
(d) She talks about religion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Margaret note about Mr. Thornton during the Thorntons' dinner party?

2. What is Mrs. Hale jealous of when it comes to Mr. Hale's tutoring?

3. What object do Margaret and Mr. Lennox sketch during his first visit to Helstone?

4. What kind act has Mary done for Bessy that Margaret sees when she comes for a visit one day?

5. What does Dr. Donaldson tell Margaret about her mother's health after he visits her for the first time?

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