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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Bessy annoyed with Margaret upon seeing her after they first met?
(a) Because she never came to visit.
(b) Because she spread rumors about her.
(c) Because she stole her boyfriend.
(d) She is not annoyed, just jealous of her beautiful clothes.

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

3. 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) An exorcism is performed.
(c) The landlord paints over the wallpaper.
(d) The leaky pipes are fixed.

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

5. What lightens Mrs. Hale's miserable mood after the Hales have begun their journey to Milton?
(a) Remembering shopping for her wedding dress.
(b) Being in London.
(c) All of these answers are correct.
(d) Seeing all the fine shops.

6. What does Dr. Donaldson tell Margaret about her mother's health after he visits her for the first time?
(a) That she will get better in three to six months.
(b) That someone is poisoning her.
(c) That she is dying.
(d) That she is faking it.

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

8. What does Fanny decide about Margaret after dining at her house?
(a) That she is just delightful.
(b) That she is someone she wants to be friends with.
(c) All of these answers are correct.
(d) That she is no good.

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

10. According to Nicholas, why do the workers of the South not strike?
(a) Because they are all very rich.
(b) Because they are too lazy.
(c) Because they do not have any spirit.
(d) Because they are all paid fairly.

11. How does the mob react to Margaret's throwing herself in front of Mr. Thornton?
(a) The mob goes silent.
(b) The mob laughs very loudly.
(c) The mob starts to cheer.
(d) The mob begins to pray for her.

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

13. What does Mrs. Thornton claim Margaret must do to learn something about life?
(a) Work on a farm.
(b) Read more books.
(c) Get a real job.
(d) Visit a factory.

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

15. What does Mr. Thornton challenge the crowd to do to him?
(a) Join him in a jousting match.
(b) Beat him.
(c) Pick him up and throw him into the sea.
(d) Imitate him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nicholas smoke?

2. What is the one problem with the house Mr. Hale and Margaret pick out in Milton?

3. Where is Mrs. Hale originally from?

4. How does Margaret comfort Bessy when she visits her at home for the first time?

5. Why does the entire Hale household stay up all night after Margaret and Mr. Hale return from the Thorntons' dinner party?

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