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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. During Mr. Lennox' first visit to Margaret in Helstone, what does he bring her?
(a) Chocolates.
(b) Beautiful fabric for a new dress.
(c) A letter from Edith.
(d) Roses.

5. Why does Nicholas get angry about Margaret's visit to Bessy?
(a) Because she is one more mouth to feed.
(b) Because he does not want his daughter preached to.
(c) Because she came uninvited.
(d) Because she might catch and spread Bessy's illness.

6. Why does Mrs. Thornton curse Margaret when she first hears about her?
(a) Because she stole some of her family jewelry.
(b) Because she was invited to the ball when no one else was.
(c) Because she finds her looks threatening.
(d) Because she doesn't see her son as amazing.

7. What does Mr. Hale think his wife needs to deal with her illness?
(a) A priest.
(b) A trip to Paris.
(c) Another servant.
(d) Holy water.

8. During his first dinner at the Hales' home, what does Mr. Thornton obsess about with Margaret?
(a) The bracelet she is wearing.
(b) The way her hair is done.
(c) Her lipstick.
(d) Her beautiful singing voice.

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

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

11. According to Bessy, who usually gets invitations to the Thornton's house?
(a) The mayor of Milton.
(b) No one ever gets invtied there.
(c) Members of Parliament and the mayor of Milton.
(d) Members of Parliament.

12. What object do Margaret and Mr. Lennox sketch during his first visit to Helstone?
(a) A wild deer.
(b) A squatter's cottage.
(c) Small wildflowers that are in bloom.
(d) A flowing stream.

13. 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.

14. What about Margaret takes Mr. Thornton aback during the dinner party?
(a) Her beauty.
(b) Her wit.
(c) Her rudeness.
(d) Her lack of manners.

15. Why does Mr. Thornton claim to need to visit Margaret after the incident with the striking workers at his home?
(a) To talk about her drinking problem.
(b) To turn down her offer of marriage.
(c) To thank her.
(d) To tell her to never bother him again.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mr. Thornton's first impression of Margaret?

2. What is Dixon professionally trained as?

3. Who comforts Mrs. Hale after she learns she will be moving to Milton?

4. What other character in "North and South" has a water bed?

5. How does Margaret get a message to her brother?

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