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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Casting off of Morel - The Taking on of William.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the novel begins, how long have the Morels been married?
(a) 20 years.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 8 years.
(d) 3 years.

2. What type of meetings does Mrs. Morel begin to attend?
(a) Women's Guild.
(b) Women's Center.
(c) Mother's Center.
(d) Mother's Guild.

3. Which of the following is a theme in the novel's second chapter?
(a) The effects of poverty.
(b) Domestic abuse.
(c) The death of a parent.
(d) The effects of alcoholism on children.

4. Who gets angry about another character working as a clerk?
(a) Mr. Morel.
(b) Paul.
(c) Mrs. Morel.
(d) William.

5. What keeps the family from starving when Mr. Morel is sick?
(a) Help from friends and neighbors.
(b) Mrs. Morel gets a job.
(c) The children beg for food.
(d) A donation from the church.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Mrs. Morel dote on the least?

2. What is the name of William's sister?

3. Who does Mr. Morel kick out of the house?

4. Who does Mr. Morel blame his altercation with Mrs. Morel on?

5. How does Mr. Morel "defile" William?

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