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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through XI-XV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are the men of the town threatening to go on strike?
(a) Because they don't want the factory shut down.
(b) Because they want to improve their work situation.
(c) Because they think Mr. Hale should pay for their lunches.
(d) Because they want women to join them.

2. During dinner at the Hales', who does Mr. Thornton say has an easy life?
(a) Northerners.
(b) All of these answers are correct.
(c) Southerners.
(d) Americans.

3. Who is Bessy?
(a) All of these answers are correct.
(b) The daughter of Mr. Higgins.
(c) Someone who is very ill.
(d) A young woman Margaret wants to become friends with.

4. What do the men of Milton admire Margaret for?
(a) Her beauty.
(b) Her stunning red hair.
(c) Her long legs.
(d) Her delightful laugh.

5. Who is Mr. Bell?
(a) The man Margaret is in love with when the novel opens.
(b) The newspaper delivery man.
(c) A nosy neighbor.
(d) An old friend of Mr. Hale.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Frederick?

2. Who confesses his love to Margaret after they fetch pears from the garden?

3. Who does Mr. Hale ask to tell Mrs. Hale about their move to Milton?

4. What does Margaret think is the first sign of illness in her mother?

5. When the novel opens, where does the Hale family live?

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