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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Margaret enjoy hanging out with the most during the Thorntons' dinner party?
(a) The men.
(b) The butlers.
(c) The women.
(d) The kitchen staff.

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

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

4. In what city does Aunt Shaw live?
(a) London.
(b) Paris.
(c) Madrid.
(d) New York City.

5. How is the one problem with the house Mr. Hale and Margaret pick out in Milton solved?
(a) The leaky pipes are fixed.
(b) The landlord agrees to reduce the rent.
(c) The landlord paints over the wallpaper.
(d) An exorcism is performed.

6. What is Mr. Thornton's first impression of Margaret?
(a) That she is uppity and rude.
(b) That she is annoying and dumb.
(c) That she is shy and beautiful.
(d) That she is loud and obnoxious.

7. What kind act has Mary done for Bessy that Margaret sees when she comes for a visit one day?
(a) Given Bessy a pedicure.
(b) Tidies up and put Bessy in front of a roaring fire.
(c) Given Bessy lots of pain medicine.
(d) Given Bessy a back massage.

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

9. Who is Fanny?
(a) Mrs. Thornton's daughter.
(b) Margaret's piano teacher.
(c) Margaret's new pen pal.
(d) Mrs. Thornton's house servant.

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

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

12. Why does Margaret throw herself in front of Mr. Thornton?
(a) She doesn't; she just accidentally trips.
(b) Because she wants him to run her over.
(c) Because she tries to protect him.
(d) Because she is in love with him.

13. Who are the first guests to arrive at the Thorntons' big dinner party?
(a) No one goes to the party because the workers are on strike.
(b) Mr. Hale and Margaret.
(c) Bessy.
(d) Nicholas.

14. Who is Mr. Thornton?
(a) The owner of the local mill.
(b) A weird guy who just wanders around town.
(c) The town reverend.
(d) Margaret's new private tutor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the Hales stop for a few days on their way to Milton?

2. What does Dr. Donaldson tell Margaret about her mother's health after he visits her for the first time?

3. What is Mrs. Hale jealous of when it comes to Mr. Hale's tutoring?

4. Who spends most of the time talking to Fanny during dinner at the Hales'?

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

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