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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does William go when he is offered a job?
(a) London.
(b) A village.
(c) The United States of America.
(d) Paris.

2. Why does Mrs. Morel need Mr. Morel to stay?
(a) She doesn't want the social stigma of being alone.
(b) She needs the support of his parents.
(c) She still loves him.
(d) She can't support the children.

3. What does Mrs. Morel ask Mr. Morel to bring to London when William dies?
(a) Money.
(b) A coffin.
(c) His belongings.
(d) Paul.

4. When the novel begins, how long have the Morels been married?
(a) 8 years.
(b) 20 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 3 years.

5. Which family member does Paul most resemble?
(a) William.
(b) Mr. Morel.
(c) Mrs. Morel.
(d) Annie.

6. Which word most describes Paul's personality?
(a) Tough.
(b) Sarcastic.
(c) Bothersome.
(d) Sensitive.

7. What is Mr. Heaton's relationship to Paul?
(a) Grandfather.
(b) Godfather.
(c) Uncle.
(d) Cousin.

8. Who gets a job as a clerk in a co-op office?
(a) Annie.
(b) William.
(c) Mrs. Morel.
(d) Mr. Morel.

9. What causes William to die?
(a) Pneumonia.
(b) A wound from an animal.
(c) Scarlet fever.
(d) Ear infection.

10. Where does Mr. Morel begin to spend more time to avoid Mrs. Morel?
(a) The bathroom.
(b) The pub.
(c) A friend's house.
(d) Church.

11. Where is Mr. Morel when Paul is born?
(a) At work.
(b) At church.
(c) At a friend's house.
(d) At the bar.

12. What is the name of William's sister?
(a) Annie.
(b) Gertrude.
(c) Deborah.
(d) Sarah.

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

14. For what occasion does the Morel family decorate their home?
(a) Thanksgiving.
(b) Christmas.
(c) Easter.
(d) Halloween.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Morel throw at his wife's head?

2. What is the name of Paul's neighborhood?

3. Which character is the most proud of William?

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

5. What is the name of Mrs. Morel's 4th child?

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