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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who spends most of the time talking to Fanny during dinner at the Hales'?
(a) Mr. Hale.
(b) Mrs. Hale.
(c) Margaret.
(d) Dixon.

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

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

5. What does Margaret tell Mr. Hale about Dr. Donaldson's diagnosis of her mother?
(a) That she is faking it.
(b) That she just needs a rest.
(c) That she will not make it through the night.
(d) That she has cancer.

6. What do the women of Milton admire Margaret for?
(a) Her beautiful shawls.
(b) Her education.
(c) Her fashionable shoes.
(d) Her bright makeup.

7. What do the men of Milton admire Margaret for?
(a) Her delightful laugh.
(b) Her long legs.
(c) Her beauty.
(d) Her stunning red hair.

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

9. Who is Mr. Bell?
(a) The man Margaret is in love with when the novel opens.
(b) The newspaper delivery man.
(c) A nosy neighbor.
(d) An old friend of Mr. Hale.

10. What advice does Mrs. Thornton give her daughter about Margaret?
(a) To stick by her, as that girl is going places!
(b) To become friendly so she can steal her money.
(c) To not become friends with her.
(d) To keep an eye out for her; she seems untrustworthy.

11. Where is Frederick Hale living when the novel opens?
(a) Buenos Aires.
(b) Rio.
(c) London.
(d) Paris.

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

13. 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.

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

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mr. Bell?

2. What relieves the tension after Mr. Lennox' romantic outburst during his first visit to Helstone to see Margaret?

3. 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?

4. What kind act has Mary done for Bessy that Margaret sees when she comes for a visit one day?

5. According to Nicholas, why do the workers of the South not strike?

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