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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Birkin mistake for Alice in her bedroom when he passes the vicarage?
(a) A curtain.
(b) A vacuum.
(c) A dog.
(d) A hatstand.

2. Why is Moon not allowed to go on the Sunday School treat?
(a) He is not a Christian.
(b) He has not attended the church.
(c) He lives in a tent.
(d) He does not get along with the Ellerbecks.

3. What is the tomb of Miss Hebron's ancestor made of?
(a) Cloth.
(b) Wood.
(c) Metal.
(d) Stone.

4. Why is Birkin's wife not with him at the church?
(a) He left her for someone else.
(b) She left him for someone else.
(c) She died.
(d) He got tired of living with her.

5. How does Birkin feel about the August weather?
(a) He is not pleased by it.
(b) He likes it.
(c) He hates it.
(d) He feels pressured by it.

6. Where do Birkin and Moon begin looking for the bones of Miss Hebron's ancestor?
(a) In a far away field.
(b) Under the tent where Moon has been living.
(c) In the graveyard.
(d) At the depression Moon pointed out.

7. Who leads the worship service in the church where Birkin is working?
(a) Ellerbeck.
(b) Keach.
(c) Moon.
(d) Birkin.

8. Who leaves the door slightly ajar when visiting Birkin?
(a) Alice.
(b) Edgar.
(c) Moon.
(d) Kathy.

9. What do the people do after the service Birkin attends on Sunday nights?
(a) Leave quickly.
(b) Gather around the organ and sing songs.
(c) Clear out the pews and begin dancing.
(d) Congregate by the altar and cry.

10. How is the August weather described?
(a) As hot and dry.
(b) As mild.
(c) As cool but humid.
(d) As unbearably humid.

11. What does Birkin decide to do after finding the portrayal that Birkin suspects is a portrait?
(a) Cover the painting again.
(b) Destroy the painting.
(c) Stop his work on the painting.
(d) Look at the whole painting.

12. What does Alice leave Birkin the day she comes up the ladder and scares Birkin?
(a) Paper.
(b) Bread.
(c) Books.
(d) Eggs.

13. How does Moon feel about Birkin and Alice not being romantically involved?
(a) He is relieved.
(b) He is saddened.
(c) He is excited.
(d) He is angry.

14. Why does Birkin go to preach at Barton Ferry?
(a) Mr. Ellerbeck needs a rest.
(b) Mr. Ellerbeck is sick.
(c) Mr. Ellerbeck is not qualified.
(d) The church needs a change of pace.

15. What do Moon and Birkin help Mossop with when they visit him in the field?
(a) Planting.
(b) Writing a book.
(c) Building a shack.
(d) The sheaves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Birkin's wife?

2. After returning to the Ellerbecks', Birkin says he is not cut out to be what?

3. Who interrupts Birkin and Alice right after he tells her that he finds her attractive?

4. What does Birkin wish he had done after Alice leaves for the last time?

5. Who does Birkin attend church with and have dinner with on Sunday nights?

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