2. 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?
(a) A recent editorial in the newspaper.
(b) The English soccer team.
(c) His distrust of Parliament.
(d) The weather.

3. Why does the entire Hale household stay up all night after Margaret and Mr. Hale return from the Thorntons' dinner party?
(a) To wait for Mr. Thornton to arrive and propose to Margaret.
(b) To keep guard against intruders.
(c) To catch up on gossip.
(d) To keep watch over Mr. Hale.

4. How does Margaret get a message to her brother?
(a) She cannot get any messages to him.
(b) Through a homing pigeon.
(c) Through a spy.
(d) By mail.

5. How does the narrator describe Mrs. Thornton's presence when going to dinner at the Hales'?
(a) As shy.
(b) As eager to make new friends.
(c) As loud and obnoxious.
(d) As drunk.

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

7. What does Margaret ask of her mother when she learns she is sick?
(a) To be written into the will.
(b) To be allowed to go out more.
(c) To be her nurse.
(d) To inherit her jewelry.

8. Where do the Hales stop for a few days on their way to Milton?
(a) Buenos Aires.
(b) London.
(c) Madrid.
(d) New York City.

9. What lightens Mrs. Hale's miserable mood after the Hales have begun their journey to Milton?
(a) Being in London.
(b) All of these answers are correct.
(c) Seeing all the fine shops.
(d) Remembering shopping for her wedding dress.

10. What does Mr. Thornton challenge the crowd to do to him?
(a) Beat him.
(b) Imitate him.
(c) Pick him up and throw him into the sea.
(d) Join him in a jousting match.

11. Who is Dixon?
(a) Margaret's pet cat.
(b) The Hale's servant.
(c) A nosy neighbor.
(d) The neighbor's cat.

12. When the novel opens, where does the Hale family live?
(a) Berkshire.
(b) Stratford.
(c) Castroville.
(d) Helstone.

13. On what street does Aunt Shaw live?
(a) Magdalena Avenue.
(b) Fifth Avenue.
(c) Harley Street.
(d) An unnamed country road.

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

15. What does Dr. Donaldson tell Mr. Hale about Margaret and Mrs. Hale's health?
(a) That Mrs. Hale rants against Margaret in her sleep.
(b) That Margaret is probably the person poisoning Mrs. Hale.
(c) That Margaret was right in keeping it a secret.
(d) That Margaret would make a great nurse.