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The Rainbow Quiz

D. H. Lawrence
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The Rainbow Quiz

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1)

What angers Anna about Will's attitude at church? (from Chapter 6)

He delves into the meaning of the service, ignoring her.
He is overly passionate about the sermon.
He is too devout.
He does not care about mankind.
2)

Strebensky returns from Africa and starts up his relationship with Ursula again. What are Ursula's inner feelings after she and Anton consummate their love? (from Chapter 15)

She is timid and unsure.
She is strong and sure of herself.
She feels guilty and sinful.
She is critical and angry with herself.
3)

Who invites Anna and William to visit them in Briswell? (from Chapter 7)

Baron Skrebensky and his new wife, Millicent
Frank Brangwen
Alfred Brangwen
Paul Lensky
4)

What is the question William asks himself when he and Anna are constantly tormenting one another? (from Chapter 6)

How can he be nicer to Anna?
Will the baby bring them together?
What gift can he get for Anna?
Why can't he leave her?
5)

What gives Anna complete happiness and fulfillment? (from Chapter 7)

Going to church
Visiting her parents
Being a mother
Being a wife
6)

What is young Tom Brangwen feeling behind his healthy, good looks, and well dressed appearance? (from Chapter 9)

Superiority
A deep misery
Cleverness
A violent nature
7)

How does Ursula feel about college as she prepares for her final examination? (from Chapter 15)

She is as excited as the first day of college
College is the reality of life.
Her studies are the truth of life.
She thinks college is a sham.
8)

What does Ursula tell Anton in the letter she sends to him? (from Chapter 16)

She found a new lover.
She misses him.
She is pregnant and wants to marry him.
She hopes he is happy in his new marriage.
9)

What is Ursula's impression of her father? (from Chapter 8)

He is indifferent and loveless to her.
He is cruel and heartless to her.
He is a stranger to her.
He is full of magic and fascination to her.
10)

What does Anna find refreshing about the Skrebensky's relationship? (from Chapter 7)

They are as one person, totally involved with each other.
They smile at one another intimately.
They are free in their isolation and detachment from one another.
They always hold hands.
11)

While Anton is away, who does Ursula fall in love with while at school? (from Chapter 12)

Mr. Morton
Miss Jenny
Mr. Phillips
Miss Inger
12)

How does Lydia see herself when she is married to Paul Lensky? (from Chapter 9)

As a slave to him
As her own being
As a free spirit
As an empowered woman
13)

What are William's thoughts about the cathedral as he returns home? (from Chapter 7)

The cathedral is his absolute.
The cathedral doorway to eternity is false.
The cathedral is his reality.
The cathedral is his doorway to heaven.
14)

What conclusion does Ursula come to about men and love? (from Chapter 13)

There are many men to love, not just one
Men do not love, only dominate
No one is ever really in love
A woman can love only one man
15)

How does William become reborn, learning to be himself and alone? (from Chapter 6)

He forces Anna to sleep in another room.
He leaves Anna for two weeks.
He goes to church every day.
Anna forces him to sleep alone.
16)

What is Anton really feeling as he says goodbye to Ursula when he goes off to war? (from Chapter 11)

He is relieved to be leaving her.
He doesn't want to leave.
He is looking forward to meeting other women.
He will miss her desperately.
17)

Why can't Ursula escape from the world of system and work? (from Chapter 13)

She wants to have full rights in the working world.
Her mother forces her to pay board.
She needs to support herself.
Her father demands that she work.
18)

What is the vision the author gives of life if one looks at the Resurrection as life, not death? (from Chapter 10)

Those who have died are bodiless.
Those who have died are corrupted.
Those who have risen will walk again in a perfect body among men.
Those who have died never rise again.
19)

What is Ursula's emotional state on the last day of school before she goes on to college? (from Chapter 14)

She is afraid to start over.
She feels free, proud and joyful.
She is depressed about leaving.
She is sorry to leave.
20)

When Ursula believes she is pregnant with Anton's child, what does she decide about her mother's life? (from Chapter 16)

Her mother lost her independence.
Her mother is right to accept her fate as a mother and a wife.
Her mother never became the person she could be.
Her mother is a lost soul.
21)

William comes home from the park a changed man. How does Anna react to this new side of her husband? (from Chapter 8)

She is afraid of him.
She tells him to get out.
She ignores him completely.
She is enthralled by his new strangeness.
22)

Why is Ursula consumed with a fear of herself when she and Anton are in the cornstacks after the wedding? (from Chapter 11)

She has broken Anton, abating his fire.
She is afraid she won't be good enough for Anton.
She is afraid she will say something foolish.
She is afraid of what she might do.
23)

Who is Lydia's comforting friend after Tom's death? (from Chapter 9)

Gudrun
Anna
Ursula
Tilly
24)

How does Ursula get through the long weeks while Anton is away? (from Chapter 11)

Going to church every day
Praying for his safe return
As if half alive
Spending time with friends
25)

What is it about Anna that leaves William unsatisfied and unfulfilled? (from Chapter 6)

Her flowery innocence
Her pregnancy
Her ugly nature
Her maturity
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