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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After returning to the Ellerbecks', Birkin says he is not cut out to be what?
(a) A painter.
(b) A preacher.
(c) A bicyclist.
(d) A boyfriend.

2. How did Mrs. Ellerbeck's father die?
(a) He shot himself after drinking.
(b) He fell into a pond and drowned.
(c) He fell down stairs after drinking.
(d) He got alcohol poisoning.

3. What does Birkin ride to the Sunday School treat?
(a) His bicycle.
(b) A horse drawn cart.
(c) A train.
(d) A car.

4. How does Birkin think the painter died?
(a) He was executed because of the painting.
(b) By falling off the ladder or scaffolding.
(c) Of loneliness.
(d) Of a heart attack.

5. What do the Ellerbecks and Birkin find out when they return to Oxgodby after the Sunday School treat?
(a) The church has burned down.
(b) Mossop has finished his job.
(c) Emily Clough has died.
(d) Moon has broken his leg.

Short Answer Questions

1. What tool does Moon tell Birkin he is going to use to look for Miss Hebron's ancestor?

2. How often does Birkin have dinner with the Ellerbecks?

3. Why doesn't Birkin pursue a romantic relationship with Alice?

4. Moon tells Birkin the story of a man who doesn't cope well after returning from war. What was this man's occupation?

5. What does Alice tell Birkin has not been easy on Keach?

Short Essay Questions

1. What physical characteristics does Birkin claim the painter has? How does he know these details?

2. What is the source of Birkin's contentment in August in Oxgodby?

3. What part of the painting does the painter leave unfilled? What are Birkin's speculation regarding this situation?

4. Describe Birkin's ride home from Barton Ferry.

5. Describe what Birkin and Moon see as they unearth the tomb of Miss Hebron's ancestor.

6. Describe Birkin's involvement in the service at Keach's church.

7. Why do Birkin and the Ellerbecks go to Ripon and are they successful in meeting their goal?

8. Describe the portrayal of the man who Birkin thinks might be a portrait.

9. According to Birkin, who is involved in creating the paintings from the time period of the one he is uncovering? What are their roles?

10. What song does Birkin sing that upsets Mrs. Ellerbeck and why is she upset about it.

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