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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 does Birkin look at after Keach visits him for the first time?
(a) The 18th century tombstones.
(b) The wall where the painting is thought to be.
(c) His supplies.
(d) The grave of Piers Hebron.

2. Who does Thomas Birkin see staring at him from the station house when he arrives?
(a) A boy.
(b) A woman.
(c) An old man.
(d) A girl.

3. What does Thomas Birkin look at when he arrives at the beginning of the novel?
(a) A book.
(b) A compass.
(c) A letter.
(d) A map.

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

5. How does Birkin feel about the painting although he cannot see it?
(a) It is unique.
(b) It is ugly.
(c) It is destroyed.
(d) It is there.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old does Birkin tell Keach he thinks the wall painting is?

2. Who does the money come from for the painting to be uncovered?

3. Where do Keach and Birkin go after discussing Birkin's request to use something in the church?

4. What is the name of the church's minister?

5. When Thomas Birkin opens the door to the church, he discovers that it is _________.

(see the answer key)

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