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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. Which of the following is not part of Birkin's daily routine during the summer in Oxgodby?
(a) Rising at about 4 in the morning.
(b) Eating breakfast in the bell tower.
(c) Working until 6 in the evening.
(d) Sharing a cup of tea with Moon.

2. What type of church does Birkin attend on Sunday evenings?
(a) Wesleyan.
(b) Catholic.
(c) Episcopal.
(d) Baptist.

3. What is the name of the Sykes' son who died in the war?
(a) Matthew.
(b) Pierce.
(c) Spencer.
(d) Oliver.

4. What is clutching the man in the painting whose portrayal Birkin suspects is a portrait?
(a) The grim reaper.
(b) Two demons.
(c) An angel.
(d) A woman.

5. What is the name of the church's minister?
(a) Mossop.
(b) Hebron.
(c) Moon.
(d) Keach.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the first section of the novel, which character affects the plot even in death?

2. What do the people do after the service Birkin attends on Sunday nights?

3. What material did the original artist of the painting use on the nobles' clothes?

4. How does Birkin feel about working in the summer at Oxgodby?

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

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