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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Ursula's secret weapon toward independence if her studies do not work out?
(a) Hiring someone to take the exam for her
(b) Being a woman
(c) Starting a seamstress business
(d) Having a tutor

2. What is Ursula's view of religious scripture?
(a) It is to be taken literally.
(b) It is to be strictly followed.
(c) It is not to be taken literally.
(d) It is just a collection of stories.

3. What is Ursula's emotional state on the last day of school before she goes on to college?
(a) She is depressed about leaving.
(b) She is sorry to leave.
(c) She is afraid to start over.
(d) She feels free, proud and joyful.

4. What is Anton really feeling as he says goodbye to Ursula when he goes off to war?
(a) He doesn't want to leave.
(b) He is looking forward to meeting other women.
(c) He will miss her desperately.
(d) He is relieved to be leaving her.

5. What is young Tom Brangwen feeling behind his healthy, good looks, and well dressed appearance?
(a) Superiority
(b) Cleverness
(c) A deep misery
(d) A violent nature

6. What does Anton write in a letter to Ursula after he goes back to the army?
(a) He loves her.
(b) He doesn't want to see her anymore.
(c) He might have to go to war in South Africa.
(d) He wants to marry her.

7. Ursula resigns herself to teaching until she can do what?
(a) Find other employment
(b) Go to college
(c) Take over the farm
(d) Get married

8. What is Ursula's impression of the colliers when she and Winifred go to her Uncle Tom's house in Wiggiston?
(a) They are dirty and poorly dressed.
(b) They are crude and angry.
(c) They are friendly and happy.
(d) They seem like creatures without hope.

9. How does Anton react when he is away from Ursula after their affair in London and Paris?
(a) He feels dead, extinct and sterile.
(b) He needs this time to think.
(c) He is glad to be alone.
(d) He is exhilarated and happy.

10. What is Ursula's response when Anton asks her if she likes him on the night of Fred's wedding?
(a) She says that she has missed him.
(b) She says that of course she likes him.
(c) She tells him to leave her alone.
(d) She tells him that she loves him.

11. How does Ursula get through the long weeks while Anton is away?
(a) Spending time with friends
(b) As if half alive
(c) Going to church every day
(d) Praying for his safe return

12. What is Lydia's advice for Ursula as they discuss Lydia's life with her husbands?
(a) Life goes on and don't take too much upon yourself.
(b) Be responsible for everyone around you.
(c) Depend upon the people around you.
(d) Take all the blame for things that go wrong.

13. What does Lydia Brangwen wish for as she sees the turmoil in her son's lives?
(a) She wishes they would move away.
(b) She wishes they would come to her with their troubles.
(c) She wishes for the peace and innocence of age.
(d) She wishes she could be more involved in her son's lives.

14. How does Ursula feel about college as she prepares for her final examination?
(a) Her studies are the truth of life.
(b) She is as excited as the first day of college
(c) She thinks college is a sham.
(d) College is the reality of life.

15. What does Ursula wish as she swims with her swimming class mistress?
(a) She wishes she didn't have to take swimming.
(b) She wishes she were a better swimmer.
(c) She wants to touch her and feel her.
(d) She wishes her mistress would swim with someone else.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of child is Gudrun?

2. While Anton is away, who does Ursula fall in love with while at school?

3. Which of the Brangwen boys has a soft, mysterious nature, strange peacefulness, informed air, and brings a foreign touch to the Marsh farm?

4. What does Anton believe Ursula wants to do to him, even though they are lovers?

5. Why is Lydia thankful to Tom for the life he gave her?

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