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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through XXXVI-XL.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Nicholas find out Boucher has died?
(a) He sees him die himself.
(b) He hears Mrs. Boucher wailing with grief.
(c) He sees his body being carried down the street.
(d) He hears the church bells toll.

2. How does Frederick announce his return to the Hale household?
(a) He comes home singing his favorite song.
(b) He has a messenger deliver a letter.
(c) He rings the doorbell.
(d) He rings the morning breakfast bell.

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

4. What relieves the tension after Mr. Lennox' romantic outburst during his first visit to Helstone to see Margaret?
(a) A funny joke.
(b) His early departure for his train.
(c) The ridiculous-looking dessert.
(d) A broken dish.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who looks after the Boucher children while Mrs. Boucher is ill?

3. Who is Mr. Bell?

4. Why does Margaret throw herself in front of Mr. Thornton?

5. In what city does Aunt Shaw live?

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