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

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

3. How does Mr. Morel "defile" William?
(a) He cuts William's hair.
(b) He lets William run around in his pajamas.
(c) He lets William drink alcohol.
(d) He forgets to brush William's teeth.

4. Which of the following contributes to the problems the Morels have with money?
(a) Mrs. Morel's shopping habits.
(b) A recent death in the family.
(c) Mrs. Morel loses her job.
(d) Mr. Morel's drinking.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes William to die?

2. What are the names of the Morel parents?

3. What keeps the family from starving when Mr. Morel is sick?

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

5. Who is Arthur most like?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Paul's general appearance and personality.

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

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

4. What are the similarities between Paul and Miriam?

5. Why is Mr. Morel upset that William has an office job?

6. In what ways does William become successful?

7. Why does Mr. Morel blame Mrs. Morel for their fight?

8. Describe Nottinghamshire and The Bottoms.

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

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

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