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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. Which of the following does Crabbe give as an example of a great and successful painter?
(a) Manet.
(b) Monet.
(c) Ingres.
(d) Van Gogh.

2. Who has a dinner party in Chapter 6?
(a) John Claridge.
(b) George Crabbe.
(c) Mrs. Strickland.
(d) Rose Waterford.

3. What does the author think Mrs. Strickland dreads?
(a) Loneliness.
(b) Poverty.
(c) Scandal.
(d) Death.

4. What word does the author use to describe Rose Waterford's intelligence?
(a) Feminine.
(b) Rangy.
(c) Perverse.
(d) Masculine.

5. What is Strickland's hat in need of?
(a) Wiping.
(b) Shaping.
(c) Repairing.
(d) Brushing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of people does Strickland think are unintelligent?

2. What does the author say Strickland's clothes hang off him like?

3. What does Crabbe say he can't stomach about Stroeve?

4. What kind of beast does the Colonel call Strickland?

5. What does Crabbe say is the only way to measure merit?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Strickland think Charles will return to her?

2. How does the author describe Strickland's appearance?

3. How does Strickland try to keep himself alive?

4. Why does Strickland think he can become a successful painter?

5. How does Mrs. Strickalnd respond to the news that her husband wants to take up painting?

6. What kind of painting does Dirk paint?

7. How does Blanche surprise the author?

8. Why does Dirk say he can't get into his apartment?

9. How does Mrs. Strickland help Crabbe?

10. What is Dirk's relationship with his wife?

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