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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the women of Milton admire Margaret for?
(a) Her bright makeup.
(b) Her beautiful shawls.
(c) Her education.
(d) Her fashionable shoes.

2. What does Mrs. Thornton claim Margaret must do to learn something about life?
(a) Get a real job.
(b) Work on a farm.
(c) Read more books.
(d) Visit a factory.

3. What is the one problem with the house Mr. Hale and Margaret pick out in Milton?
(a) It floods every year in the basement.
(b) It is haunted.
(c) It is way too expensive.
(d) The ghastly wallpaper.

4. How does the mob react to Margaret's throwing herself in front of Mr. Thornton?
(a) The mob goes silent.
(b) The mob begins to pray for her.
(c) The mob starts to cheer.
(d) The mob laughs very loudly.

5. What kind act has Mary done for Bessy that Margaret sees when she comes for a visit one day?
(a) Given Bessy lots of pain medicine.
(b) Given Bessy a pedicure.
(c) Tidies up and put Bessy in front of a roaring fire.
(d) Given Bessy a back massage.

6. 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 want women to join them.
(d) Because they think Mr. Hale should pay for their lunches.

7. What did Mr. Hale expect Margaret to do when Mr. Thornton told his life story during dinner?
(a) Accuse him of being a liar.
(b) Burst into tears.
(c) Leave the room.
(d) Roll her eyes.

8. When the novel opens, where does the Hale family live?
(a) Stratford.
(b) Helstone.
(c) Berkshire.
(d) Castroville.

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

10. What relieves the tension after Mr. Lennox' romantic outburst during his first visit to Helstone to see Margaret?
(a) A funny joke.
(b) The ridiculous-looking dessert.
(c) His early departure for his train.
(d) A broken dish.

11. Where is Mrs. Hale originally from?
(a) Paris.
(b) London.
(c) Buenos Aires.
(d) Washington, D.C.

12. How does Mrs. Hale feel about not hearing the news of her move to Milton from her husband directly?
(a) Amused.
(b) Happy.
(c) Betrayed.
(d) Relieved.

13. What does Dr. Donaldson tell Margaret the name of her mother's illnes is?
(a) Oshgoodslaughter's disease.
(b) Cystic fibrosis.
(c) He never names it.
(d) Lung disease.

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

15. Who is Fanny?
(a) Mrs. Thornton's house servant.
(b) Margaret's new pen pal.
(c) Mrs. Thornton's daughter.
(d) Margaret's piano teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Margaret throw herself in front of Mr. Thornton?

2. From where is Margaret initially watching Mr. Thornton address the striking workers outside of his home?

3. What does the Hale household decide about a water bed and Mrs. Hale?

4. How long has Mrs. Thornton been out and a part of society?

5. What does Fanny decide about Margaret after dining at her house?

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