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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Death in the Family.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Around the holiday, what does Mrs. Morel spend a lot of time doing?
(a) Yardwork.
(b) Working as a secretary.
(c) Cleaning.
(d) Baking.

2. In the beginning, what year does the novel take place?
(a) 1830.
(b) 1885.
(c) 1895.
(d) 1905.

3. In the town that the Morels live in, what is the main industry?
(a) Mining.
(b) Manufacturing.
(c) Retail.
(d) Farming.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What keeps the family from starving when Mr. Morel is sick?

2. Where does Mr. Morel get injured?

3. Who does Mrs.Morel send Arthur to live with?

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

5. What are the names of the Morel parents?

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