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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The woman in the wall monument is described as "modestly hiding her essential _________ by hanging on tight to a shroud as she clambered from an elegant catagalgue".
(a) Modesty.
(b) Purity.
(c) Glory.
(d) Faith.

2. While on the ladder in the church for the first time, Thomas Birkin thinks about everything that _________ has told him.
(a) The stationmaster.
(b) Keach.
(c) Miss Hebron.
(d) Moon.

3. What fills the chancel's arch in the church?
(a) Candles.
(b) Scaffolding.
(c) Paintbrushes.
(d) Artwork.

4. Whose grave is Moon looking for?
(a) Emily Clough.
(b) Alice Keach.
(c) Piers Hebron.
(d) Laetitia Hebron.

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

6. How is the roof of the church at which Thomas Birkin arrives described?
(a) Flat.
(b) Leaking.
(c) Not leaking.
(d) Pointy.

7. What is the name of the church's minister?
(a) Moon.
(b) Keach.
(c) Hebron.
(d) Mossop.

8. From what century are the tombstones in the church graveyard?
(a) 18th.
(b) 19th.
(c) 17th.
(d) 16th.

9. What color of robe is the figure wearing that Birkin first uncovers in the painting?
(a) White.
(b) Red.
(c) Blue.
(d) Brown.

10. What is the name of the other man who Keach tells Birkin is living at the church?
(a) Smith.
(b) Moon.
(c) Sunday.
(d) Hebron.

11. What does Kathy tell Birkin on the way home from visiting Emily Clough?
(a) That Emily will not make it another week.
(b) That Emily is not as weak as she looks.
(c) That Emily thinks she is healthy.
(d) That Emily knows she is dying.

12. How does Keach respond to Birkin's request to use something in the church?
(a) He disagrees after some discussion.
(b) He disagrees immediately.
(c) He agrees immediately.
(d) He agrees after some discussion.

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

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

15. Where does Birkin plan to return for the winter?
(a) Edinburgh.
(b) London.
(c) Oxford.
(d) Paris.

Short Answer Questions

1. As he arrives at the church, Thomas Birkin speculates that the area has probably not seen a medieval __________ boom.

2. What condition must be met in order for the church to receive the money?

3. What does Keach hope that Birkin has made?

4. What type of coat is Thomas Birkin wearing when he arrives in town?

5. Who does Thomas Birkin see staring at him from the station house when he arrives?

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