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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through XXXI-XXXV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who informs Margaret that Bessy has died?
(a) Mr. Thornton.
(b) Dixon.
(c) Ruthie.
(d) Dr. Donaldson.

2. What did Mr. Hale expect Margaret to do when Mr. Thornton told his life story during dinner?
(a) Roll her eyes.
(b) Burst into tears.
(c) Accuse him of being a liar.
(d) Leave the room.

3. Why does Margaret throw herself in front of Mr. Thornton?
(a) Because she is in love with him.
(b) Because she wants him to run her over.
(c) She doesn't; she just accidentally trips.
(d) Because she tries to protect him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Margaret do after the police inspector comes to her house?

2. How is the one problem with the house Mr. Hale and Margaret pick out in Milton solved?

3. Who attacks Frederick at the train station?

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

5. What kind of food does Mr. Thornton buy for the dying Mrs. Hale?

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