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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1 (through page 13).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While on the ladder in the church for the first time, Thomas Birkin thinks about everything that _________ has told him.
(a) The stationmaster.
(b) Keach.
(c) Moon.
(d) Miss Hebron.

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

3. Why does Birkin have to stay at the church?
(a) Leaving the church would be seen as rude.
(b) He has no money to rent a place.
(c) He has been ordered to by the church.
(d) He wants to be close to his work.

4. Who is the narrator of the book?
(a) Charles Moon.
(b) J.G. Keach.
(c) Miss Hebron.
(d) Thomas Birkin.

5. What does Keach hope that Birkin has made?
(a) A ladder to use in the church.
(b) A good living.
(c) Many people happy with his work.
(d) Other living arrangements.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the pay for uncovering the painting?

2. What kind of tower does the church include with its stone walls?

3. From what century are the tombstones in the church graveyard?

4. What does Birkin seem to have for the painting he will uncover?

5. What is the name of the other man who Keach tells Birkin is living at the church?

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