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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through XXI-XXV.

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 think Mr. Hale should pay for their lunches.
(c) Because they want to improve their work situation.
(d) Because they want women to join them.

2. What does Bessy think would make her be less ill?
(a) Not having smoked cigarettes for so long.
(b) Living in the South.
(c) Having money for a real doctor.
(d) Having a boyfriend.

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

4. How does the narrator describe Mrs. Thornton's presence when going to dinner at the Hales'?
(a) As drunk.
(b) As eager to make new friends.
(c) As shy.
(d) As loud and obnoxious.

5. What does Margaret tell Mr. Hale about Dr. Donaldson's diagnosis of her mother?
(a) That she just needs a rest.
(b) That she is faking it.
(c) That she will not make it through the night.
(d) That she has cancer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Margaret and Mr. Hale talk about during their walk back from the Thorntons' dinner party?

2. During his first dinner at the Hales' home, what does Mr. Thornton obsess about with Margaret?

3. What relieves the tension after Mr. Lennox' romantic outburst during his first visit to Helstone to see Margaret?

4. What is Dixon professionally trained as?

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

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