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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. When the novel opens, who is Edith engaged to?
2. Who are the first guests to arrive at the Thorntons' big dinner party?
3. Why are the men of the town threatening to go on strike?
4. According to Bessy, who usually gets invitations to the Thornton's house?
5. What does Margaret say to Mr. Thornton about her throwing herself in front of him before the crowd of striking workers?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Mrs. Hale object so much to living in Helstone?
2. Why are the Thorntons aghast at Margaret and Mr. Hale's acceptance to their dinner party?
3. What was Frederick on trial for?
4. Why does Mr. Hale ask Margaret to tell Mrs. Hale about their move to Milton?
5. What does Mrs. Thornton warn her son about Margaret?
6. Why does Mrs. Hale get so upset about living in Milton?
7. What causes the striking workers to head to the Thornton household to protest?
8. What happens to Mrs. Hale and Dixon once they arrive in Milton?
9. Why is Dixon in a panic when Mr. Hale and Margaret return from the Thorntons' big dinner party?
10. Why does Mr. Hale leave his job as a reverend?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Analyze the ending of the novel and Margaret's decision to be with Mr. Thornton. Is this choice in the best interest of her character? Is it what she wants? Is it in the best interest of Mr. Thornton's character? Is it what he wants? Make sure to use quotations from the text to support your position.
Essay Topic 2
Name and discuss at least 3 instances where religion appears in the text and what message Gaskell is conveying to the reader through these instances.
Essay Topic 3
Identify which character is the strongest in "North and South," and present an argument making your case. Make sure to cite at least 3 examples from the text to support your position.
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