View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Casting off of Morel - The Taking on of William.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the midwife who delivers Paul?
(a) Mrs. Bower.
(b) Mrs. Tulley.
(c) Mrs. Smith.
(d) Mrs. Owens.

2. How far into her marriage does Mrs. Morel stop loving her husband?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 3 years.
(d) 6 months.

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

4. Which of his children does Mr. Morel bond with the most?
(a) His third.
(b) His second.
(c) His first.
(d) His fourth.

5. What does Mr. Morel steal money for?
(a) Drinking.
(b) Food.
(c) A gift to make Mrs. Morel happy.
(d) A birthday gift.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. Morel "defile" William?

2. In the town that the Morels live in, what is the main industry?

3. Who gets a job as a clerk in a co-op office?

4. Where is Mr. Morel when Paul is born?

5. What is the name of William's sister?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 194 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample