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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of the girl who asks Birkin to tea at her parents' house after church in Barton Ferry?
(a) Diane.
(b) Lucy.
(c) Marie.
(d) Elisabeth.

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

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

5. Moon tells Birkin the story of a man who doesn't cope well after returning from war. What was this man's occupation?
(a) Barber.
(b) Mailman.
(c) Preacher.
(d) Teacher.

6. The painter filled in the entire painting except what?
(a) The small corner of hell.
(b) The angels.
(c) The portrayal of heaven.
(d) The face of one of the men.

7. What does Birkin wish he had done after Alice leaves for the last time?
(a) Give her a photograph of the painting.
(b) Tell her he loves her.
(c) Tell her he ruined his life.
(d) Kiss her.

8. Who does Birkin tell Keach he will contact if he tries to prevent him from finishing his work?
(a) The Ellerbecks.
(b) The police.
(c) The executors of Miss Hebron's will.
(d) Alice.

9. How does Birkin think the painter died?
(a) Of loneliness.
(b) He was executed because of the painting.
(c) By falling off the ladder or scaffolding.
(d) Of a heart attack.

10. How many times does Birkin visit Oxgodby after his summer there?
(a) 1.
(b) 0.
(c) 25.
(d) 10.

11. Who greets Birkin when he arrives at the church in Barton Ferry?
(a) The preacher.
(b) A child.
(c) An old woman.
(d) The organist.

12. Why does Moon think Birkin is avoiding finishing his work?
(a) Because he is pathetic.
(b) Because he is a perfectionist.
(c) Because he will have to leave Oxgodby and his friends.
(d) Because he is in love with Moon.

13. What occupations does Kathy suggest for Birkin?
(a) Barber or gardener.
(b) Rent collector or schoolteacher.
(c) Gravedigger or banker.
(d) Painter or baker.

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

15. Who does Birkin think assumes that Keach will paint back over the painting as soon as he can?
(a) Mossop.
(b) Alice.
(c) Kathy.
(d) Moon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What wakes up Birkin on Sunday mornings?

2. What does the letter that Birkin receives from Vinny say?

3. What does Birkin decide to do after finding the portrayal that Birkin suspects is a portrait?

4. Why doesn't Birkin pursue a romantic relationship with Alice?

5. What do the Ellerbecks go to purchase in Ripon?

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