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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Bessy?
(a) The daughter of Mr. Higgins.
(b) All of these answers are correct.
(c) A young woman Margaret wants to become friends with.
(d) Someone who is very ill.

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

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

4. How does Mrs. Hale feel about not hearing the news of her move to Milton from her husband directly?
(a) Betrayed.
(b) Happy.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Amused.

5. When Mr. Hale begins tutoring in Milton, who is his oldest and best student?
(a) Mr. Bell.
(b) Mr. Thornton.
(c) Margaret.
(d) The reverend's son.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Margaret ask of her mother when she learns she is sick?

2. During his first dinner at the Hales' home, what does Mr. Thornton obsess about with Margaret?

3. What feelings does Mr. Thornton confess to Margaret after the incident with the striking workers at his home?

4. Where is Frederick Hale living when the novel opens?

5. According to Nicholas, why do the workers of the South not strike?

(see the answer key)

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