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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through XVI-XX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Mary?
(a) Bessy's auntie.
(b) Bessy's daughter.
(c) Bessy's mother.
(d) Bessy's sister.

2. What gets Margaret noticed upon her arrival in Milton?
(a) Her funny way of speaking.
(b) Her long legs.
(c) The fact that she always has her nose in a book.
(d) Her refined dress sense.

3. What does Nicholas smoke?
(a) Hookahs.
(b) Cigarettes.
(c) This is a trick question; he doesn't smoke.
(d) Pipes.

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

5. On what street does Aunt Shaw live?
(a) Magdalena Avenue.
(b) Harley Street.
(c) Fifth Avenue.
(d) An unnamed country road.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Dixon NOT have respect for?

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

3. What does Dr. Donaldson tell Margaret about her mother's health after he visits her for the first time?

4. What is Mr. Thornton's first impression of Margaret?

5. What does Margaret ask of her mother when she learns she is sick?

(see the answer key)

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