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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4 (pages 74-111).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Section 1, Keach comes across as harsh and unyielding in relation to _______.
(a) Piers Hebron.
(b) The station manager.
(c) Miss Hebron.
(d) Charles Moon.

2. According to Birkin, who typically drew the other paintings from the time period of the painting he is working on?
(a) A group of painters, although only one was given credit.
(b) A group of painters who collectively took credit.
(c) Assistants and touched up by the painter.
(d) One person and filled in by an assistant.

3. What characterizes the damned souls in the original painting?
(a) Brighter colors and better workmanship.
(b) Cheaper materials and less details.
(c) Cheaper materials and poorer workmanship.
(d) Brighter colors and more details.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following characteristics does not describe the portrayal that Birkin suspects might be a portrait in the larger painting?

2. What is the name of the woman whom Birkin finds a wall monument of in the church?

3. What do the families eat at the Sunday School treat?

4. What does Emily Clough want to get with the S's and stars she has collected?

5. Who is Mr. Dowthwaite?

(see the answer key)

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