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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who requests that the inquest into Leonards' death be stopped?

2. What are the names of Frederick's children?

3. How do Mr. Bell and Margaret communicate once they depart?

4. What new role does Margaret play in Mr. Thornton's life after Mr. Bell dies?

5. Who inherits Mr. Bell's fortune?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Nicholas take it upon himself to look after Boucher's children?

2. Why is Dixon in a panic when she comes to visit Margaret after Mrs. Hale's death?

3. How does Mr. Thornton find out that Margaret has a brother?

4. What did Bessy make Mary promise to her as she was dying?

5. Why does Mr. Thornton become particularly upset over the news of Mr. Hale's death?

6. What kinds of conversations do Mrs. Thornton and her son usually have?

7. Why is Mr. Hale not happy when his son returns home?

8. Why does Margaret initially refuse to give Mr. Thornton any credit for helping her and her brother with the police investigation?

9. What causes the police inspector to be suspicious of Margaret?

10. How does Margaret respond to learning that she is the heiress to Mr. Bell's sizable fortune?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the symbolism of the character of Bessy and what happens to her in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Choose one symbol from the novel, and discuss at least 3 instances where it appears or is used. Also discuss its significance and meaning in each appearance.

Essay Topic 3

What message is Glaskell trying to convey to the reader about socioeconomic class issues in England during this time? Use 3 examples from the text to support your thesis.

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