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What caused the death of the mother?
What caused the death of the mother?
- Idleness
- Vice
- Intemperance
- All of the above (correct)
How did the villagers' feelings towards the dead mother change after her death?
How did the villagers' feelings towards the dead mother change after her death?
- Fear turned into empathy
- Scorn intensified and anger grew stronger
- Pity replaced anger and sorrow replaced denunciation (correct)
- Indifference turned to hatred
What did the neighbors bring to the old hut after the mother's death?
What did the neighbors bring to the old hut after the mother's death?
- Medicine for the children's diseases
- Money and gifts for the children
- New furniture for the hut
- Grave-clothes and food for the children (correct)
Which child was described as a 'stout lad' capable of earning his living?
Which child was described as a 'stout lad' capable of earning his living?
What happened to Maggie two years before the events described?
What happened to Maggie two years before the events described?
Why were the villagers concerned about the children after the mother's death?
Why were the villagers concerned about the children after the mother's death?
Why did Mrs. Ellis decide to take Katy in, despite thinking she could do much better?
Why did Mrs. Ellis decide to take Katy in, despite thinking she could do much better?
What was the general sentiment towards Maggie among those present after her mother's death?
What was the general sentiment towards Maggie among those present after her mother's death?
What was the suggestion made by the rough man regarding Maggie's future?
What was the suggestion made by the rough man regarding Maggie's future?
Why did Joe Thompson find it cruel to leave Maggie alone?
Why did Joe Thompson find it cruel to leave Maggie alone?
How did Mrs. Ellis feel about taking in Katy despite knowing she could find a better candidate?
How did Mrs. Ellis feel about taking in Katy despite knowing she could find a better candidate?
What can be inferred about the community's attitude towards poor and sick individuals like Maggie?
What can be inferred about the community's attitude towards poor and sick individuals like Maggie?
