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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. According to Bessy, what have Nicholas' previous strikes led to?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Better treatment at the mills.
(c) More money for the family.
(d) More problems than they're worth.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mr. Bell?

2. Who does Mr. Thornton hire to take over for the striking workers?

3. Who is Frederick?

4. What happens to Margaret as a result of her throwing herself in front of Mr. Thornton?

5. What about Margaret takes Mr. Thornton aback during the dinner party?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Mrs. Thornton warn her son about Margaret?

3. What does Bessy claim is the cause for her deteriorating look of health?

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

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

6. Where does Frederick live when the reader first learns about him?

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

8. What advice does Margaret give to Mr. Thornton about how to handle the growing crowd of striking workers outside his door?

9. According to Bessy, what happens to people who work in the cotton factory that makes them sick?

10. What about Mr. Thornton's life story does Margaret like?

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