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Book 4, Chapter 39 Quiz
Test your knowledge of Book 4, Chapter 40. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
How does the Garth family's situation illustrate the impact of the wealthy on the lives of the poor?
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It shows that the poor have significant control over their financial destiny
It indicates that the poor often reject help from the wealthy out of pride
It suggests that hard work alone can overcome any financial adversity
It highlights the dependency of the poor on the financial decisions of the wealthy
What reason does Fred Vincy have for not visiting the Garths to say goodbye in person?
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He is ashamed and upset about his unpaid debt to them
He is too busy preparing for his studies abroad
He believes the Garths are angry with him for his past actions
He has been advised by Mr. Farebrother to stay away
How do the Garths view the possibility of forgiving Fred?
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They will forgive him only if he financially compensates them
They are open to forgiving him if he demonstrates genuine change
They have already forgiven him unconditionally
They refuse to forgive him until he has made amends to everyone he wronged
Why does Mary feel guilty about Fred's misfortune?
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Because she directly caused his financial losses through her actions
Because she refused to help Fred when he asked for financial assistance
Because she did not burn one of Featherstone's wills as he requested before dying
Because she believes she could have done more to prevent Featherstone from disinheriting Fred
What societal issue is highlighted by Mrs. Garth's response to Mr. Garth's proposal for Fred to train under him?
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The importance of academic education over practical experience
The challenge of balancing family expectations with personal aspirations
The barrier social status poses to potentially beneficial opportunities
The difficulty of finding employment in a competitive job market
