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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of Mrs. Morel's 4th child?
(a) Arthur.
(b) Alex.
(c) Astrid.
(d) Andrew.

3. Why doesn't Mrs. Morel accept an apology from Mr. Morel?
(a) She wants to get a divorce.
(b) She doesn't accept apologies from anybody.
(c) She knows he will behave badly again.
(d) She wants him to feel bad about everything he's done.

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

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

6. What are the names of the Morel parents?
(a) Walter and Gertrude.
(b) Luke and Deborah.
(c) Peter and Mary.
(d) Shane and Barbara.

7. Who is Miriam most drawn to?
(a) Arthur.
(b) Paul.
(c) William.
(d) Annie.

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

9. Who gets angry about another character working as a clerk?
(a) William.
(b) Paul.
(c) Mrs. Morel.
(d) Mr. Morel.

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

11. Which of the following best describes Mr. Morel's demeanor?
(a) Clumsy.
(b) Suave.
(c) Formal.
(d) Composed.

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

13. Whose mood is Paul closely linked to?
(a) William.
(b) Mr. Morel.
(c) Mrs. Morel.
(d) Annie.

14. Who does Mrs. Morel dote on the least?
(a) Her youngest son.
(b) Her oldest son.
(c) Her middle son.
(d) Her daughter.

15. When Paul feels frustrated, who does he avoid?
(a) Annie.
(b) Mrs. Morel.
(c) Miriam.
(d) Mr. Morel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Annie's job?

2. Who meets the Morel's visitor to help carry their belongings?

3. Where does Mr. Morel get injured?

4. Who is Arthur most like?

5. What offends Mrs. Morel about the photograph that William sends her?

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