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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 42-46.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What philosopher does the author mention in this section?
(a) Russell.
(b) Kierkgaard.
(c) Kant.
(d) Goethe.

2. What is the name of the crime novelist Strickland enjoys reading?
(a) Highsmith.
(b) Simone.
(c) Conan Doyle.
(d) Gaboriau.

3. What does Dirk make for Strickland to eat?
(a) Bread pudding.
(b) Meat sandwich.
(c) Pancakes.
(d) Bread-and-milk.

4. What does Strickland say is a weakness?
(a) Laughter.
(b) Love.
(c) IQ.
(d) Hate.

5. What does Crabbe think of Strickland's paintings?
(a) Earthy and soulful.
(b) Sensationalist and exaggerated.
(c) Awkward and clumsy.
(d) Beautiful and sensual.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Blanche try to kill herself?

2. What does Mrs. Stroeve say she will do if Dirk brings Strickland to the house?

3. What did Stroeve's father want him to become?

4. What is Captain Nichol's job on Tahiti?

5. What city does Crabbe decide to live in five years later?

(see the answer key)

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