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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 Paul teach Miriam first?
(a) Biology.
(b) Algebra.
(c) English.
(d) Spanish.

2. How long is it before Mr. Morel begins to heal?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 1 week.
(c) 1 month.
(d) 1 day.

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

4. What is the name of Mrs. Morel's 4th child?
(a) Alex.
(b) Arthur.
(c) Andrew.
(d) Astrid.

5. Who is Mr. Pappleworth?
(a) Mr. Morel's boss.
(b) A restaurant owner.
(c) Paul's godfather.
(d) Paul's boss.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mr. Heaton's relationship to Paul?

2. For what occasion does the Morel family decorate their home?

3. When the novel begins, how long have the Morels been married?

4. Why does the relationship between Mr. and Mrs. Morel improve when he heals?

5. What item does Paul exhibit violent behavior on?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why is Paul awarded a job in Nottingham?

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

5. Describe Nottinghamshire and The Bottoms.

6. Compare Paul and Mrs. Morel.

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

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

9. What happens in "Paul Launches into Life" that causes Mr. Morel to become physically hurt?

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

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