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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Mrs. Morel want to have a third child?
(a) She hates pregnancy.
(b) She no longer loves her children.
(c) She is afraid of childbirth.
(d) She no longer loves her husband.

2. What second language does Paul speak?
(a) German.
(b) Portuguese.
(c) Spanish.
(d) French.

3. How many relationships has Paul had before Miriam?
(a) 3.
(b) 0.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

4. Who does Paul talk about his work to often?
(a) Mr. Pappleworth.
(b) Mr. Heaton.
(c) Mrs. Morel.
(d) Mr. Moral.

5. How long does the Morel's visitor stay with them?
(a) 6 days.
(b) 5 days.
(c) 3 days.
(d) 8 days.

6. What does Paul often pick up to help the family's financial problems?
(a) A side job with his father.
(b) His father's paycheck.
(c) Tips from tables at a restaurant.
(d) Change off the ground.

7. Who teaches Paul a second language?
(a) William.
(b) Mr. Morel.
(c) Mrs. Morel.
(d) Mr. Heaton.

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

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

10. What quality of Miriam's is Paul drawn to?
(a) Stubbornness.
(b) Dreaminess.
(c) Her hobbies.
(d) Intelligence.

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

12. What is Annie's job?
(a) Receptionist.
(b) Typist.
(c) Clerk.
(d) Teacher.

13. What is the last name of the Morel's family friend?
(a) Deiler.
(b) Seiler.
(c) Meiler.
(d) Leiver.

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

15. What family member gets pneumonia after William dies?
(a) Paul.
(b) Annie.
(c) Mr. Morel.
(d) Mrs. Morel.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of William's girlfriend?

3. What is one thing that Miriam absolutely does not want to be?

4. When the novel begins, how long have the Morels been married?

5. Who is coming to visit the Morel family for the holiday?

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