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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the novel opens, who is Edith engaged to?
(a) Professor Barton.
(b) Master Luke.
(c) Captain Lennox.
(d) An unnamed reverend.

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

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

4. According to Bessy, what have Nicholas' previous strikes led to?
(a) Nothing.
(b) More money for the family.
(c) Better treatment at the mills.
(d) More problems than they're worth.

5. Who does Mr. Hale ask to tell Mrs. Hale about their move to Milton?
(a) Dixon.
(b) Margaret.
(c) Edith.
(d) Mr. Lennox.

6. Who does Dixon NOT have respect for?
(a) Mr. Hale.
(b) Frederick.
(c) Mrs. Hale.
(d) Margaret.

7. Who comforts Mrs. Hale after she learns she will be moving to Milton?
(a) Dixon.
(b) Mr. Hale.
(c) Margaret.
(d) Edith.

8. From where is Margaret initially watching Mr. Thornton address the striking workers outside of his home?
(a) From behind the front door.
(b) From the crowd.
(c) From the street.
(d) From the attic.

9. What one request does Mrs. Hale make as her life comes to an end?
(a) To die a rich woman.
(b) To see her son again.
(c) To see her daughter (Margaret) married.
(d) To return to London.

10. Who unlocks the door for Mr. Thornton as he prepares to address the angry mob outside his home?
(a) Dixon.
(b) Mrs. Thornton.
(c) Margaret.
(d) Bessy.

11. Where is Mrs. Hale originally from?
(a) Washington, D.C.
(b) Buenos Aires.
(c) London.
(d) Paris.

12. Why does Margaret confront Dr. Donaldson after he visits her mother for the first time?
(a) Because she has a crush on him.
(b) Because she suspects he is having an affair with her mother.
(c) Because she wants to know what is going on.
(d) Because she caught him stealing from the family.

13. What do Margaret and Mr. Hale talk about during their walk back from the Thorntons' dinner party?
(a) The strike.
(b) Dixon.
(c) Mr. Thornton.
(d) Mrs. Hale.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Bessy?

2. What does Margaret think is the first sign of illness in her mother?

3. During dinner with Mr. Thornton at their home, who admits to not liking the dirty air in Milton?

4. How does the mob react to Margaret's throwing herself in front of Mr. Thornton?

5. What does Mrs. Thornton claim Margaret must do to learn something about life?

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