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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From where does Mr. Morel steal money?
(a) A local store.
(b) His parent's home.
(c) Mrs. Morel's purse.
(d) Paul's college fund.

2. Who is Miriam most drawn to?
(a) William.
(b) Arthur.
(c) Annie.
(d) Paul.

3. In what season did Mr. and Mrs. Morel meet?
(a) Spring.
(b) Winter.
(c) Summer.
(d) Autumn.

4. Why doesn't Mrs. Morel accept an apology from Mr. Morel?
(a) She wants him to feel bad about everything he's done.
(b) She doesn't accept apologies from anybody.
(c) She knows he will behave badly again.
(d) She wants to get a divorce.

5. What are the names of the Morel parents?
(a) Walter and Gertrude.
(b) Shane and Barbara.
(c) Peter and Mary.
(d) Luke and Deborah.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Morel steal money for?

2. What do Paul and Annie often present to their mother?

3. Who actively tries to keep Paul and Miriam apart?

4. How far into her marriage does Mrs. Morel stop loving her husband?

5. Why does Mrs. Morel need Mr. Morel to stay?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the similarities between Paul and Miriam?

2. What causes Mr. and Mrs. Morel's relationship to recover slightly in "The Casting Off of Morel"?

3. Describe the relationship between the Morel family and Lily.

4. Why does Mrs. Morel dislike William's girlfriend, Lily?

5. Why does Mr. Morel blame Mrs. Morel for their fight?

6. What does the time period of Sons and Lovers tell us about domestic abuse in the novel?

7. Compare the jobs that Paul and William have to that of Mr. Morel and explain why there is such a difference.

8. Why does Paul break Annie's dolls and set them on fire?

9. Why doesn't Mrs. Morel accept Mr. Morel's apology for locking her out of the house?

10. Describe Mr. Morel's alcohol problem.

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