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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Margret hope people will know from her story?
(a) The anguish of the time in which she lived.
(b) How wonderful her parents were.
(c) How smart she was.
(d) The excitement of war.

2. Who is the author of MARGRET HOWTH: A STORY OF TO-DAY?
(a) Rebecca Harding Davis.
(b) Rebecca Sunnybrook Davis.
(c) Rebecca Hardison Davis.
(d) Roberta Harding Davis.

3. From what affliction does Margret's father suffer?
(a) Epilepsy.
(b) Blindness.
(c) Leg deformity.
(d) Deafness.

4. How can Margret's work be best described?
(a) Tedious.
(b) Political.
(c) Energizing.
(d) Stimulating.

5. What was Mr. Howth's profession?
(a) Farmer.
(b) Attorney.
(c) Accountant.
(d) Schoolteacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of material is produced at the mill where Margret worked?

2. What does Margret find that prompts her to write this story?

3. How long has Dr. Knowles known Margret?

4. What makes the house seem like it used to be?

5. What is the name of the textile mill where Margret worked?

(see the answer key)

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