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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. Why is Birkin's wife not with him at the church?
(a) She left him for someone else.
(b) He left her for someone else.
(c) He got tired of living with her.
(d) She died.

2. While Birkin and the Ellerbecks are visiting her, Emily Clough comments that she likes Kathy's __________.
(a) Barretts.
(b) Dress.
(c) Hat.
(d) Shoes.

3. What does Birkin forget when he visits the Keaches to ask for his first installment?
(a) To bring flowers for Alice.
(b) To ask for a blanket.
(c) To tell the Keaches thank you.
(d) To ask for the installment.

4. Who offers Thomas Birkin an umbrella when he arrives in town?
(a) The cab driver.
(b) The stationmaster.
(c) The reverend.
(d) The painter.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What occupations does Kathy suggest for Birkin?

2. According to Birkin, who typically drew the other paintings from the time period of the painting he is working on?

3. What part of the painting was covered first?

4. Birkin says the paint is made out of ________ materials.

5. Who argues that it is an outrage that someone as beautiful as Alice is married to Keach?

(see the answer key)

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