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

2. Who wrote "North and South"
(a) Edmund Gaskell.
(b) Elizabeth Gaskell.
(c) Eleanor Gaskell.
(d) Edward Gaskell.

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

4. Who requests that the inquest into Leonards' death be stopped?
(a) Mr. Thornton.
(b) Margaret.
(c) Mrs. Hale.
(d) Mr. Hale.

5. Who escorts Frederick to the train station when he leaves Milton?
(a) Margaret.
(b) Mrs. Hale.
(c) He goes by himself because he is technically in hiding.
(d) Mr. Hale.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the tense argument between Mr. THronton and the Hales during their first dinner together, what does Mr. Hale change the topic to to relieve the tension?

2. According to Bessy, what have Nicholas' previous strikes led to?

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

4. What causes Frederick to leave town in a hurry?

5. How does Frederick announce his return to the Hale household?

(see the answer key)

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