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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3 (pages 49-74).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Birkin use to mark the areas of the wall most likely to contain part of the covered painting?
(a) Chalk.
(b) A sheet.
(c) Paint remover.
(d) A grid.

2. What is Moon's tent pitched over?
(a) Hole.
(b) Garden.
(c) Rock.
(d) Flat area.

3. As he arrives at the church, Thomas Birkin speculates that the area has probably not seen a medieval __________ boom.
(a) Art.
(b) House.
(c) Wool.
(d) Book.

4. Why does Thomas Birkin take the job in the church?
(a) As a personal favor.
(b) Because he has a personal stake in the uncovering.
(c) As a challenge to his abilities.
(d) Experience to show potential customers.

5. Where is Birkin when Alice Keach first comes to see him at the church?
(a) In the pews.
(b) In the graveyard.
(c) On the scaffolding.
(d) At Moon's tent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of the painting was covered first?

2. How did Mrs. Ellerbeck's father die?

3. Who does Birkin think assumes that Keach will paint back over the painting as soon as he can?

4. Who is Mr. Dowthwaite?

5. What does Birkin do after Keach visits him for the first time?

(see the answer key)

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