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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 is the name of the woman whom Birkin finds a wall monument of in the church?
(a) Kathy Ellerbeck.
(b) Emily Clough.
(c) Alice Keach.
(d) Laetitia Hebron.

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

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

4. Where is Keach not fond of Birkin living?
(a) The chancel of the church.
(b) The graveyard.
(c) The bell chamber of the church.
(d) The field next to the church.

5. In the first section of the novel, which character affects the plot even in death?
(a) Emily Keach.
(b) Miss Hebron.
(c) Piers Hebron.
(d) Edgar Birkin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following characteristics does not describe the portrayal that Birkin suspects might be a portrait in the larger painting?

2. How does Birkin respond to the invitation to Sunday School?

3. What fills the chancel's arch in the church?

4. What does Alice Keach wear that disguises her age when she comes to visit Birkin?

5. Why does Thomas Birkin refuse the umbrella he is offered at the station?

(see the answer key)

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