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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 do Paul and Annie often present to their mother?
(a) Walnuts and almonds.
(b) Potatoes and cherries.
(c) Mushrooms and blackberries.
(d) Cabbage and blueberries.

2. How many times do the Morels hear from William's fiance after he dies?
(a) Never.
(b) Twice.
(c) Three times.
(d) Once.

3. Who disapproves of Miriam learning algebra?
(a) Mrs. Morel.
(b) Annie.
(c) Miriam's brothers.
(d) Miriam's father.

4. What does the Thomas Jordan firm manufacture?
(a) Kitchen appliances.
(b) Bathoom appliances.
(c) Business appliances.
(d) Surgical appliances.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Paul seem to be following in the footsteps of in Mrs. Morel's eyes?

2. Why doesn't Mrs. Morel accept an apology from Mr. Morel?

3. Which family member does Paul most resemble?

4. What does Paul often pick up to help the family's financial problems?

5. What does Mrs. Morel ask Mr. Morel to bring to London when William dies?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Paul's general appearance and personality.

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

3. What is Mr. Morel's reaction to Arthur's birth?

4. Describe Nottinghamshire and The Bottoms.

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

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

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

8. How does Mrs. Morel feel about her baby when it is born?

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

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

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