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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. Why does Margaret not immediately tell her father about her mother's diagnosis?

2. What kind act has Mary done for Bessy that Margaret sees when she comes for a visit one day?

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

4. Who is Frederick?

5. What is Mr. Thornton's first impression of Margaret?

Short Essay Questions

1. What causes the striking workers to head to the Thornton household to protest?

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

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

4. What does Margaret tell Mr. Thornton his workers have a human right to?

5. What was Frederick on trial for?

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

7. Why does Mr. Hale leave his job as a reverend?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the social norms in the North and the social norms in the South, according to what is written in the novel. Make sure to use specific quotations from the text to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the characters of Mr. and Mrs. Hale within the context of their marriage. How are they similar? How are they different? How do they function as individuals? How do they function as a married unit? What do they provide for each other? What do they take away?

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