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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Defeat of Miriam.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From where does Mr. Morel steal money?
(a) Mrs. Morel's purse.
(b) A local store.
(c) His parent's home.
(d) Paul's college fund.

2. Who does Paul begin to spend the most time with at Leiver farm?
(a) Miriam's father.
(b) Miriam.
(c) Clara.
(d) Edgar.

3. What offends Mrs. Morel about the photograph that William sends her?
(a) His girlfriend's bare shoulders.
(b) His elaborate home.
(c) His expensive shoes.
(d) His clothing.

4. Which of the following is a theme in the novel's second chapter?
(a) The effects of alcoholism on children.
(b) The effects of poverty.
(c) Domestic abuse.
(d) The death of a parent.

5. What does Mrs. Morel think about Miriam?
(a) She's attractive.
(b) She's very intelligent.
(c) She's indecent.
(d) She's unworthy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which word most describes Paul's personality?

2. What does Paul begin to teach Miriam despite the fact that he doesn't want to spend more time with her?

3. Why does Paul take Mrs. Morel to the city?

4. What does the Thomas Jordan firm manufacture?

5. What is Mr. Heaton's relationship to Paul?

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