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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through XXXVI-XL.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Margaret comfort Bessy when she visits her at home for the first time?
(a) She talks about religion.
(b) She sings softly to her.
(c) She reads her poetry.
(d) She gives her illegal alcohol.

2. What does Margaret think is the first sign of illness in her mother?
(a) The blisters that develop on her hands.
(b) Her terrible headaches.
(c) Her confusion.
(d) Her red cheeks.

3. Why does Nicholas need the job with Mr. Thornton?
(a) Because he is homeless.
(b) Because he wants to buy jewelry for Margaret.
(c) Because he wants to look after Boucher's family.
(d) Because he is severely in debt.

4. Who spends most of the time talking to Fanny during dinner at the Hales'?
(a) Mrs. Hale.
(b) Margaret.
(c) Mr. Hale.
(d) Dixon.

5. How does Mrs. Boucher react to the news that her husband is dead?
(a) She won't believe it.
(b) She faints.
(c) She becomes violently angry.
(d) She is overcome with joy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who unlocks the door for Mr. Thornton as he prepares to address the angry mob outside his home?

2. What other character in "North and South" has a water bed?

3. What did Mr. Hale expect Margaret to do when Mr. Thornton told his life story during dinner?

4. How does Nicholas find out Boucher has died?

5. How long does Nicholas wait with the porter to ask Mr. Thornton for a job?

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