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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Who is Dixon?
(a) Margaret's pet cat.
(b) The neighbor's cat.
(c) A nosy neighbor.
(d) The Hale's servant.

5. Why does Mrs. Thornton curse Margaret when she first hears about her?
(a) Because she doesn't see her son as amazing.
(b) Because she was invited to the ball when no one else was.
(c) Because she finds her looks threatening.
(d) Because she stole some of her family jewelry.

6. Who unlocks the door for Mr. Thornton as he prepares to address the angry mob outside his home?
(a) Bessy.
(b) Dixon.
(c) Margaret.
(d) Mrs. Thornton.

7. What kind of work has Mr. Hale secured for himself in Milton?
(a) Being an artist.
(b) Working as a private tutor.
(c) Working in a factory.
(d) Running a school.

8. Where do the Hales stop for a few days on their way to Milton?
(a) London.
(b) Madrid.
(c) Buenos Aires.
(d) New York City.

9. Who does Dixon NOT have respect for?
(a) Mr. Hale.
(b) Frederick.
(c) Margaret.
(d) Mrs. Hale.

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

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

12. What advice does Mrs. Thornton give her daughter about Margaret?
(a) To keep an eye out for her; she seems untrustworthy.
(b) To not become friends with her.
(c) To stick by her, as that girl is going places!
(d) To become friendly so she can steal her money.

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

14. During the tense argument between Mr. THronton and the Hales during their first dinner together, what does Mr. Hale change the topic to to relieve the tension?
(a) The weather.
(b) A recent editorial in the newspaper.
(c) His distrust of Parliament.
(d) The English soccer team.

15. Why does Margaret confront Dr. Donaldson after he visits her mother for the first time?
(a) Because she has a crush on him.
(b) Because she wants to know what is going on.
(c) Because she suspects he is having an affair with her mother.
(d) Because she caught him stealing from the family.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Mr. Thornton claim to need to visit Margaret after the incident with the striking workers at his home?

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

4. How is the one problem with the house Mr. Hale and Margaret pick out in Milton solved?

5. What happens to Margaret as a result of her throwing herself in front of Mr. Thornton?

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