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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2 (pages 13-49).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Alice Keach wear that disguises her age when she comes to visit Birkin?
(a) An overcoat.
(b) A straw hat.
(c) Sunglasses.
(d) Makeup.

2. How is Birkin's background described in Section 1?
(a) As broken and sad.
(b) As ruined by the war.
(c) It is not.
(d) As coming from a wealthy family.

3. What does Emily Clough want to get with the S's and stars she has collected?
(a) A collection of homilies.
(b) New ribbons for her hair.
(c) A copy of The Forgotten Garden.
(d) A notebook to record her diary.

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

5. How does Birkin respond to the invitation to Sunday School?
(a) He immediately agrees to attend.
(b) He says he will not go.
(c) He asks if he can bring a friend.
(d) He asks if he is too old.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who invites Birkin to Sunday School for the first time in the church?

2. Who discovered the painting before painting over it?

3. What does Birkin assume when Keach fails to give Birkin his first installment?

4. What does Birkin forget when he visits the Keaches to ask for his first installment?

5. What does Alice Keach offer to bring Birkin at the church the first time she visits?

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