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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What relieves the tension after Mr. Lennox' romantic outburst during his first visit to Helstone to see Margaret?
(a) A broken dish.
(b) A funny joke.
(c) The ridiculous-looking dessert.
(d) His early departure for his train.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. 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.

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

12. What is the one problem with the house Mr. Hale and Margaret pick out in Milton?
(a) The ghastly wallpaper.
(b) It is way too expensive.
(c) It floods every year in the basement.
(d) It is haunted.

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

14. What kind of work has Mr. Hale secured for himself in Milton?
(a) Being an artist.
(b) Running a school.
(c) Working in a factory.
(d) Working as a private tutor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Mr. Hale ask to tell Mrs. Hale about their move to Milton?

2. Who is Fanny?

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

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

5. What do Margaret and Mr. Hale talk about during their walk back from the Thorntons' dinner party?

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