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

2. Who fully supports another character's job as a clerk?
(a) Annie.
(b) Mr. Morel.
(c) Paul.
(d) Mrs. Morel.

3. What offends Mrs. Morel about the photograph that William sends her?
(a) His clothing.
(b) His expensive shoes.
(c) His girlfriend's bare shoulders.
(d) His elaborate home.

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

5. What keeps the family from starving when Mr. Morel is sick?
(a) Mrs. Morel gets a job.
(b) Help from friends and neighbors.
(c) The children beg for food.
(d) A donation from the church.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the last name of the Morel's family friend?

2. What does Mrs. Morel think about Miriam?

3. How does Mrs. Morel find out that William is sick?

4. Who is Miriam most drawn to?

5. What are the names of the Morel parents?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Arthur described as being similar to his father?

2. Why don't Miriam's brothers think that she should learn algebra?

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

4. Why does Mrs. Morel dislike William's girlfriend, Lily?

5. Why does Paul pick up his father's paychecks and pay some of the bills?

6. Compare Paul and Mrs. Morel.

7. Why isn't Mrs. Morel happy at the beginning of the book?

8. Describe Nottinghamshire and The Bottoms.

9. Why doesn't Mrs. Morel like Miriam?

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

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