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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How successful is Tom Brangwen at his school studies?
(a) He is the best reader in the class.
(b) His brain is slow, hopeless, and good for nothing.
(c) He is at the top of his class in mathematics
(d) He is above average in all his studies

2. Who does Tom believe he is destined to marry?
(a) Anna
(b) Tilly's sister
(c) The Polish widow, Mrs. Lensky
(d) The vicar's daughter

3. Why can't Ursula escape from the world of system and work?
(a) She needs to support herself.
(b) Her father demands that she work.
(c) Her mother forces her to pay board.
(d) She wants to have full rights in the working world.

4. Why does the town of Cossethay grow quickly, making the Brangwen's richer?
(a) The Midland Railway comes down the valley.
(b) The town offers public education
(c) More people are getting married and having children
(d) There is a goldrush.

5. Why does Anna relinquish her adventurous spirit and wonder of the unknown?
(a) Her mother tells her to be a responsible wife.
(b) She is beaten down by William.
(c) She becomes content with another pregnancy.
(d) Her father tells her to grow up.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens after Ursula writes a passionate love letter to Winifred?

2. What is Tom's attitude toward his own life while his wife is miserable?

3. What is Tom's secret desire for Anna?

4. Ursula resigns herself to teaching until she can do what?

5. What does Ursula think the reason is that Mr. Harby bullies the children and other teachers in the classroom?

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