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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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) She is not annoyed, just jealous of her beautiful clothes.
(d) Because she stole her boyfriend.

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

5. Who is Frederick?
(a) Mrs. Hale's weird cat.
(b) Mrs. Hale's brother.
(c) Mrs. Hale's first husband.
(d) Mrs. Hale's first house servant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who confesses his love to Margaret after they fetch pears from the garden?

2. How did Bessy become ill?

3. How does the narrator describe Mrs. Thornton's presence when going to dinner at the Hales'?

4. What do the women of Milton admire Margaret for?

5. Where is Frederick Hale living when the novel opens?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Hale get so upset about living in Milton?

2. What difference between the northern and southern shopkeepers does Margaret notice in Heston?

3. What does Nicholas have to say about the people in Milton and religion?

4. Why does Mrs. Hale object so much to living in Helstone?

5. Whom does Mrs. Thornton accuse Mr. Thornton of needing to protect him?

6. What was Frederick on trial for?

7. What first surprises Mr. Thornton about Margaret?

8. What happens to Mrs. Hale and Dixon once they arrive in Milton?

9. What surprises Margaret about the men in the North?

10. Why does Margaret feel guilty after Mr. Thornton leaves her home after he confesses his love to her?

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