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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. Who is coming to visit the Morel family for the holiday?
(a) William.
(b) The midwife.
(c) A cousin.
(d) Mr. Heaton.

2. When the novel begins, how long have the Morels been married?
(a) 8 years.
(b) 3 years.
(c) 20 years.
(d) 5 years.

3. Who gets angry about another character working as a clerk?
(a) Mr. Morel.
(b) Paul.
(c) Mrs. Morel.
(d) William.

4. In the town that the Morels live in, what is the main industry?
(a) Retail.
(b) Mining.
(c) Farming.
(d) Manufacturing.

5. What does Mr. Morel injure?
(a) Leg.
(b) Arm.
(c) Hand.
(d) Head.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Paul feels frustrated, who does he avoid?

2. In what season does Paul begin to walk again?

3. How long does the Morel's visitor stay with them?

4. Which family member does Paul most resemble?

5. Around the holiday, what does Mrs. Morel spend a lot of time doing?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the Leiver family.

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

4. What are the similarities between Paul and Miriam?

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

6. Why doesn't Mrs. Morel accept Mr. Morel's apology for locking her out of the house?

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

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

9. In what ways does William become successful?

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

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