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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Moon thinks that the portrayal that Birkin suspects is a portrait will _______.
(a) Be quickly destroyed.
(b) Cause quite a stir.
(c) Be like many of the other portraits Birkin will uncover.
(d) Go unnoticed by most.

2. How did Mrs. Ellerbeck's father die?
(a) He fell into a pond and drowned.
(b) He shot himself after drinking.
(c) He got alcohol poisoning.
(d) He fell down stairs after drinking.

3. What is the name of the Sykes' son who died in the war?
(a) Oliver.
(b) Spencer.
(c) Pierce.
(d) Matthew.

4. Why doesn't Birkin pursue a romantic relationship with Alice?
(a) He is afraid of Keach.
(b) They are not in love.
(c) She is too callous.
(d) They are both married.

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

6. How does Birkin travel to Barton Ferry?
(a) On foot.
(b) In a car.
(c) In a train.
(d) On a bicycle.

7. Birkin wonders if the painter knew the man who is doing what in the painting?
(a) Plunging into hell.
(b) Represented as the bailiff.
(c) Being lifted into heaven.
(d) Represented as the judge.

8. 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.

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

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

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

12. What does Alice tell Birkin has not been easy on Keach?
(a) The war.
(b) The world.
(c) The village.
(d) Work.

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

14. What part of the painting was covered first?
(a) The figure of Jesus Christ.
(b) The portrayal of the devil.
(c) Portrayals of demons.
(d) The man that Birking suspects is a portrait.

15. What do the Ellerbecks go to purchase in Ripon?
(a) Groceries.
(b) A cake.
(c) Dresses.
(d) A pipe organ.

Short Answer Questions

1. The painter filled in the entire painting except what?

2. How does Birkin think the painter died?

3. What do the people do after the service Birkin attends on Sunday nights?

4. What is the tomb of Miss Hebron's ancestor made of?

5. How does Moon feel about Birkin and Alice not being romantically involved?

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