Hard Times: Mr. Bounderby, Mrs. Sparsit, and James Harthouse
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Mrs. Sparsit was moved to a position at the bank after Mr. Bounderby married Louisa Gradgrind.

True

James Harthouse, a teacher at the Gradgrind school, developed a friendship with Mr. Bounderby, Tom, and Louisa, to whom he was attracted.

True

Louisa informed James Harthouse that she married Mr. Bounderby out of love.

False

Stephen Blackpool refused to join the union at Mr. Bounderby's factory because he promised Rachael to stay out of trouble.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

When Mr. Bounderby asked Stephen Blackpool about the union meeting, Stephen provided him with detailed information.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason Stephen Blackpool refused to join the union at Mr. Bounderby's factory?

<p>He had promised Rachael that he would stay out of trouble.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the reaction of Mr. Bounderby when Stephen Blackpool told him that he did not think the union could solve the deep-rooted problems of poverty and harsh factory conditions?

<p>Mr. Bounderby became furious and immediately fired Stephen on the spot.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the nature of the relationship between James Harthouse and the Bounderby household?

<p>James Harthouse was a close friend of Mr. Bounderby and spent a lot of time at their home in Coketown.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of Mrs. Sparsit after Mr. Bounderby married Louisa Gradgrind?

<p>Mrs. Sparsit was moved to a position at the bank where she lived, continued to receive a salary, and appeared content.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of Louisa and Tom's visit to Stephen Blackpool's home?

<p>Louisa and Tom wanted to express their sympathies to Stephen after his meeting with Mr. Bounderby.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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