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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Lois Yare work as a child?

2. What is Mrs. Howth doing as Margret does her chores?

3. Margret thinks that the doctor has always looked at her ___________________.

4. From where has Lois' father returned?

5. Who follows Margret home?

Short Essay Questions

1. In addition to Margret's engagement, what other good fortune occurs for the Howths on Christmas Day?

2. Describe the use of symbolism related to New Year's Eve and New Year's.

3. What personal information does Dr. Knowles know about Margret?

4. Who arrives at the Howth house as Margret and Tiger are getting reacquainted?

5. What is the first that Margret hears of the mill being sold?

6. What does Lois find odd about Joe's wanting her to go home and what does she do about it?

7. How is Mr. Holmes conflicted in his marriage decision?

8. What is the significance of the book's subtitle, A STORY OF TO-DAY?

9. Explain how the main characters have all resolved their major issues.

10. How does Margret explain how Dr. Knowles always watches her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Go back in time five years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Margret and Mr. Holmes. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, socialization, etc.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the role of married women in the 1860s. Conversely, what was the normal role of an unmarried woman in the 1860s? What precedents did they feel compelled to follow? What restrictions did they have? Did they enjoy any freedoms that 21st century women do not?

Essay Topic 3

There is much symbolism in this story regarding the new year. What does the new year symbolize for Lois? What does it mean for the rest of the characters? Explain.

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