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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is said to have saved Mrs. Morel from depression after William's death?
(a) Paul's illness.
(b) Annie's love life.
(c) Mr. Morel's illness.
(d) Paul's love life.

3. How does Mrs. Morel find out that William is sick?
(a) Telephone call.
(b) Telegram.
(c) Letter.
(d) Word of mouth.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who occasionally makes Paul feel frustrated?

2. Why doesn't Mrs. Morel want to have a third child?

3. Who is Arthur most like?

4. What does Mr. Morel injure?

5. What is Annie's job?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the similarities between Paul and Miriam?

2. Why does Paul break Annie's dolls and set them on fire?

3. Describe the feelings that Paul and Miriam have for each other, and why in "Lad-and-Girl Love".

4. Describe the relationship between the Morel family and Lily.

5. Describe Mrs. Morel's reaction to William's death.

6. What does the time period of Sons and Lovers tell us about domestic abuse in the novel?

7. Describe Mr. Morel's alcohol problem.

8. Describe Nottinghamshire and The Bottoms.

9. Why doesn't Mrs. Morel get any help from her in-laws?

10. Compare Paul and Mrs. Morel.

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