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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4 (pages 74-111).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of painting does Birkin think he is working on after uncovering the figure painted at the apex of the wall?
(a) An Easter work.
(b) A Nativity scene.
(c) A Pastoral scene.
(d) A Judgment work.

2. What does Keach do the day after Birkin tells Alice that she is attractive?
(a) He banishes Birkin from the town.
(b) He kills Birkin.
(c) He punches Birkin in the face.
(d) He shows up with Birkin's money.

3. What does Birkin find out about Moon from the man he meets in Ripon who was also in the war?
(a) That Moon is homosexual.
(b) That Moon was not in the war.
(c) That Moon is a pathological liar.
(d) That Moon is a schizophrenic.

4. According to Birkin, who typically drew the other paintings from the time period of the painting he is working on?
(a) A group of painters, although only one was given credit.
(b) One person and filled in by an assistant.
(c) A group of painters who collectively took credit.
(d) Assistants and touched up by the painter.

5. After examining the placement of the painting, what does Birkin decide is his aim?
(a) To make the painting look right.
(b) To recover the painting.
(c) To return the painting to its original state.
(d) To destroy the painting.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Thomas Birkin take the job in the church?

2. What does Birkin talk about at Barton Ferry instead of giving a sermon?

3. Which of the following characteristics does not describe the portrayal that Birkin suspects might be a portrait in the larger painting?

4. What does Kathy Ellerbeck's father tell her she can bring to the church?

5. Where is Keach not fond of Birkin living?

(see the answer key)

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