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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through XXI-XXV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who unlocks the door for Mr. Thornton as he prepares to address the angry mob outside his home?
(a) Mrs. Thornton.
(b) Bessy.
(c) Dixon.
(d) Margaret.

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

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

4. What does Margaret think is the first sign of illness in her mother?
(a) Her terrible headaches.
(b) Her confusion.
(c) The blisters that develop on her hands.
(d) Her red cheeks.

5. What does Margaret tell Mr. Hale about Dr. Donaldson's diagnosis of her mother?
(a) That she is faking it.
(b) That she just needs a rest.
(c) That she will not make it through the night.
(d) That she has cancer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Thornton challenge the crowd to do to him?

2. What other character in "North and South" has a water bed?

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

4. What does Dr. Donaldson tell Margaret the name of her mother's illnes is?

5. Why does Mr. Thornton claim to need to visit Margaret after the incident with the striking workers at his home?

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