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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. How long does Nicholas wait with the porter to ask Mr. Thornton for a job?
2. Where does Frederick ultimately decide to live?
3. Who comes to Margaret's house to inquire about her health?
4. Who does Mr. Bell send for to help take care of Margaret?
5. What reminds Mr. Thornton of Margaret during his financial troubles?
Short Essay Questions
1. After Bessy dies, why does Margaret bring a drunk Nicholas back to her house?
2. How does Margaret respond to her father's death?
3. What happens to Margaret, emotionally, while she is in Helstone after her father has passed away?
4. Why is Mr. Thornton fearful of Nicholas after he refuses to give him work?
5. Why is Nicholas still out of work after the strike?
6. Why does Mr. Thornton become particularly upset over the news of Mr. Hale's death?
7. Why does Mr. Hale not want to follow Frederick to Spain?
8. What kinds of conversations do Mrs. Thornton and her son usually have?
9. Why does Frederick decide to stay in Spain?
10. How does Mr. Thornton find out that Margaret has a brother?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In "North and South," many of the characters are shockingly stubborn in the face of information that should otherwise lead them to think or act differently. Choose 3 different characters from the novel and discuss one instance where each character is stubborn and the reasons behind that stubbornness.
Essay Topic 2
Identify at least 3 instances where Margaret inserts herself into the world of men in the novel, and discuss how her doing so goes against the gender norms of the time.
Essay Topic 3
What is the underlying source of tension between Mrs. Thornton and her son? Use at least 3 examples from the text, including direct citations, to support your argument.
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