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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. What does Strickland draw on the hut walls?
(a) Religious images.
(b) England.
(c) Images of Tahiti.
(d) His self portrait.

2. What does Dirk say has happened to Blanche in this section?
(a) She has killed herself.
(b) She has broken her leg.
(c) She has contracted a disease.
(d) She has left Paris.

3. What is the name of the man Crabbe tells Tiare a story about?
(a) Abraham.
(b) John.
(c) David.
(d) Nicky.

4. What does Blanche do when she becomes exasperated with Dirk?
(a) Pulls his hair.
(b) Slaps him in the face.
(c) Pokes him in the eye.
(d) Kicks him in the shin.

5. What did Brunot used to play with Strickland?
(a) Golf.
(b) Cards.
(c) Soccer.
(d) Chess.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ata do to Strickland's painting after he is buried?

2. Who suggests that Crabbe visits Captain Brunot?

3. What do the natives say they will do if Ata uses their streams?

4. What is the piano covered with?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Dirk's feelings about beauty?

2. Why does Captain have to cut his time short with Crabbe?

3. What observation does Crabbe make about Strickland's relationship with Blanche?

4. What does Brunot remember about Strickland?

5. What does Coutras think is so wonderful about Strickland's final paintings?

6. How does Cohen know Strickland?

7. What observations does Crabbe make about Strickland and his passion for painting?

8. How do people's perception of Strickland's work change during his time in Tahiti?

9. What does Strickland reveal about Blanche's past?

10. How has the poison damaged Blanche?

(see the answer keys)

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