Engl 2103 - Quiz 6 | Attempts: 229

2.

At the end of "Hard Times - Book the Second", Louisa expresses her confusion and emotional collapse to her father. At the end of her outburst, she does this:

Collapses on the floor
Kills herself
Leaves his home
Retires to her room

Correct Answer

A. Collapses on the floor

Explanation

Louisa's collapse on the floor at the end of her outburst indicates her emotional collapse and the overwhelming burden she has been carrying. It signifies her vulnerability and the extent to which she has been affected by her struggles and conflicts. This action also serves as a visual representation of her desperation and the intensity of her emotional turmoil.

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3.

In "Hard Times - Book the Second", Thomas Gradgrind is working in London as ___________.

A Member of Parliament
A school teacher
A unionist
A university professor

Correct Answer

A. A Member of Parliament

Explanation

In "Hard Times - Book the Second," Thomas Gradgrind is working in London as a Member of Parliament. This suggests that he has become involved in politics and holds a position of power and influence in the government. This aligns with Gradgrind's character as a pragmatic and utilitarian individual who seeks to impose his rational and factual worldview on society. Being a Member of Parliament allows him to further his agenda and shape policies that reflect his beliefs.

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4.

Tom Gradgrind tells Blackpool to do this in order to improve his fortunes after he was fired by Bounderby in "Hard Times"

Hang around the bank for several nights in a row
Blackmail Bounderby
Get a job at the bank
Move to Sheffield

Correct Answer

A. Hang around the bank for several nights in a row

Explanation

In "Hard Times," after being fired by Bounderby, Tom Gradgrind tells Blackpool to hang around the bank for several nights in a row. This suggests that Tom is advising Blackpool to gather information or evidence against Bounderby, possibly with the intention of blackmailing him. By spending multiple nights near the bank, Blackpool can observe Bounderby's activities and potentially uncover any wrongdoing or secrets that could be used to improve his own fortunes.

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5.

In "Hard Times", when Louisa and Tom meet Blackpool in his room after he was fired, Louisa offers him money. What does Blackpool do?

He only takes a little bit and promises to pay it back
He takes all of the money from her
He refuses to take any of the money
He tells her he'd rather have his job back

Correct Answer

A. He only takes a little bit and promises to pay it back

Explanation

In "Hard Times", when Louisa and Tom meet Blackpool in his room after he was fired, Blackpool only takes a little bit of money from Louisa and promises to pay it back.

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6.

In "Hard Times - Book the Second", Mrs. Gradgrind dies.

True
False

Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

In "Hard Times - Book the Second," Mrs. Gradgrind's death is mentioned. The question simply asks if this statement is true or false.

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7.

In "Hard Times", after Stephen is fired from his job at the factory, he is met on the street by Rachel and _________.

Mrs. Peglar
Louisa
Slackbridge
Mrs. Sparsit

Correct Answer

A. Mrs. Peglar

Explanation

After Stephen is fired from his job at the factory, he is met on the street by Rachel and Mrs. Peglar.

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8.

In "Hard Times - Book the Second", two plot lines appear to be emerging in this novel. One is Louisa's marriage to Bounderby. The other is this:

Blackpool and the union
Tom Gradgrind's trickery
Sissy's role as imaginative help in Gradgrind's home
Bounderby's new factory

Correct Answer

A. Blackpool and the union

Explanation

The correct answer suggests that one of the emerging plot lines in "Hard Times - Book the Second" is Blackpool and the union. This implies that the story will focus on the character of Blackpool and his involvement with a union, which could potentially lead to conflicts and developments within the novel.

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9.

In "Hard Times", Sparsit and Harthouse are representative of this group:

The aristocracy
The poor
The wealthy middle-class
The workers

Correct Answer

A. The aristocracy

Explanation

In "Hard Times", Sparsit and Harthouse are representative of the aristocracy. This can be inferred from their social status, behavior, and attitudes towards the lower classes. They both come from privileged backgrounds and exhibit a sense of entitlement and superiority. Sparsit, as a former aristocrat, constantly looks down on others and tries to maintain her status. Harthouse, a wealthy and idle gentleman, shows a lack of empathy and uses his position to exploit others. Their characters embody the traits commonly associated with the aristocracy, making them representative of this group in the novel.

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10.

As discussed in class, this character emerges as the protagonist in "Hard Times - Book the Second":

Louisa
Thomas Gradgrind
Harthouse
Blackpool

Correct Answer

A. Louisa

Explanation

Louisa emerges as the protagonist in "Hard Times - Book the Second" because the story focuses on her personal development and struggles. Throughout the book, Louisa's character is explored in depth, highlighting her internal conflicts and growth. Her journey and choices drive the narrative and have a significant impact on the events and other characters in the story.

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Engl 2103 - Quiz 6

As discussed in class during a "Hard Times" lecture, at the end of "Book the Second", Professor Hamilton suggested that the villains are winning.

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At the end of "Hard Times - Book the Second", Louisa expresses her confusion and emotional collapse to her father. At the end of her outburst, she does this:

In "Hard Times - Book the Second", Thomas Gradgrind is working in London as ___________.

Tom Gradgrind tells Blackpool to do this in order to improve his fortunes after he was fired by Bounderby in "Hard Times"

In "Hard Times", when Louisa and Tom meet Blackpool in his room after he was fired, Louisa offers him money. What does Blackpool do?

In "Hard Times - Book the Second", Mrs. Gradgrind dies.

In "Hard Times", after Stephen is fired from his job at the factory, he is met on the street by Rachel and _________.

In "Hard Times - Book the Second", two plot lines appear to be emerging in this novel. One is Louisa's marriage to Bounderby. The other is this:

In "Hard Times", Sparsit and Harthouse are representative of this group:

As discussed in class, this character emerges as the protagonist in "Hard Times - Book the Second":