A Month in the Country Test | Final Test - Hard

J. L. Carr
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 124 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

A Month in the Country Test | Final Test - Hard

J. L. Carr
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 124 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Birkin tell Keach he will contact if he tries to prevent him from finishing his work?

2. Who is Birkin talking about when he says, "I found it pleasantly disturbing to consider the possibility of wandering off with her to some quiet room, eating supper, taking her hand, touching her, kissing"?

3. After returning to the Ellerbecks', Birkin says he is not cut out to be what?

4. Why does Moon think Birkin is avoiding finishing his work?

5. What do the families eat at the Sunday School treat?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Birkin do when Alice is not in church? What conclusion does he come to regarding her whereabouts?

4. Describe how Birkin feels the last time he views the painting?

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

6. What is the relationship like between Birkin and his wife?

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

8. Who does Birkin run into in Ripon that is also in the war? What does this person tell Birkin about Moon?

9. Describe the summer in Oxgodby according to Birkin.

10. After the service in Barton Ferry, with whom does Birkin have tea? What does he see at their home that upsets him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The entire novel revolves around the work that Birkin is doing on the painting. Write an essay exploring the roles of the painting. Why is it so important? How does it affect the people that see it?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay evaluating the connection between Birkin and Moon's work.

Essay Topic 3

Kathy Ellerbeck is first seen as the girl at the train station who stares at Birkin as he steps off the train. Write an essay examining the character of Kathy Ellerbeck.

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