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

2. Keach is dependent on Birkin to get money for what?
(a) Charles Moon.
(b) His family.
(c) The railroad.
(d) The church.

3. Who walks up while Birkin is on the ladder in the church for the first time?
(a) Moon.
(b) Miss Hebron.
(c) The Colonel.
(d) Keach.

4. How old does Birkin tell Keach he thinks the wall painting is?
(a) He says he doesn't know.
(b) 200 years.
(c) 50 years.
(d) 100 years.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How is the church at which Thomas Birkin arrives described?

3. How many solo jobs has Birkin had before undertaking the job in the church?

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

5. In Section 1, Keach comes across as harsh and unyielding in relation to _______.

(see the answer key)

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