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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. During dinner at the Hales', who does Mr. Thornton say has an easy life?
(a) Americans.
(b) All of these answers are correct.
(c) Southerners.
(d) Northerners.

2. Who does Mr. Thornton hire to take over for the striking workers?
(a) Irish workers.
(b) No one.
(c) Children.
(d) Women.

3. During dinner with Mr. Thornton at their home, who admits to not liking the dirty air in Milton?
(a) Dixon.
(b) Mr. Hale.
(c) Mrs. Hale.
(d) Margaret.

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

5. What is Dixon professionally trained as?
(a) A nurse.
(b) A teacher.
(c) All of these answers are correct.
(d) A nun.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Nicholas get angry about Margaret's visit to Bessy?

2. In what city does Aunt Shaw live?

3. Where is Mrs. Hale originally from?

4. What did Mr. Hale expect Margaret to do when Mr. Thornton told his life story during dinner?

5. Who is Fanny?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Bessy claim that Margaret never has suffered and is likely never to do so in the future?

2. What was Frederick on trial for?

3. Why are the Thorntons aghast at Margaret and Mr. Hale's acceptance to their dinner party?

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

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

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

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

8. How does Margaret prove to Bessy that she indeed knows suffering?

9. What causes Mr. Hale to faint after he returns home from the dinner party at the Thorntons'?

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

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