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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. What kind of tower does the church include with its stone walls?
(a) A tall tower.
(b) A purple tower.
(c) An ordinate tower.
(d) A squat tower.

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

3. How is the pay for uncovering the painting?
(a) Nonexistant.
(b) Unexpected.
(c) Surprisingly high.
(d) Bad.

4. When Thomas Birkin opens the door to the church, he discovers that it is _________.
(a) Squeaky.
(b) Locked.
(c) Rough.
(d) Heavy.

5. What does Birkin seem to have for the painting he will uncover?
(a) Hatred.
(b) Apathy.
(c) Depression.
(d) Passion.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Birkin's background described in Section 1?

2. How does Birkin feel about the painting although he cannot see it?

3. How does Keach respond to Birkin's request to use something in the church?

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

5. Who offers Thomas Birkin an umbrella when he arrives in town?

(see the answer key)

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