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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. After seeing strands of the painter's hair in the painting, Birkin realizes he had ______.
(a) Brown hair.
(b) Gray hair.
(c) Black hair.
(d) Light hair.

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

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

5. After returning to the Ellerbecks', Birkin says he is not cut out to be what?
(a) A bicyclist.
(b) A boyfriend.
(c) A painter.
(d) A preacher.

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

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

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

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

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

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

12. What does the epitaph say on the tomb that Moon finds?
(a) I the devil's man.
(b) The painter in all of us let us see.
(c) I of all men most wretched.
(d) A good man rests here.

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

14. What does Birkin ride to the Sunday School treat?
(a) A horse drawn cart.
(b) A train.
(c) His bicycle.
(d) A car.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Moon think Birkin is avoiding finishing his work?

2. What does Birkin find out about Moon from the man he meets in Ripon who was also in the war?

3. What material did the original artist of the painting use on the nobles' clothes?

4. Who greets Birkin when he arrives at the church in Barton Ferry?

5. How does Birkin feel about working in the summer at Oxgodby?

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