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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Alice ask to see when she visits Birkin for the final time and brings him apples?
(a) His diary.
(b) His living area.
(c) The grave.
(d) The painting.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many times does Birkin visit Oxgodby after his summer there?

2. Moon tells Birkin the story of a man who doesn't cope well after returning from war. What was this man's occupation?

3. What does Birkin do when Alice does not show up in church on Sunday morning?

4. How long ago was Miss Hebron's ancestor buried?

5. Moon thinks that the portrayal that Birkin suspects is a portrait will _______.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the artist of the original painting that Birkin is uncovering differentiate between the different castes portrayed?

2. What feelings does Moon's inquiry about anything going on between Birkin and Alice trigger in Birkin?

3. Describe how Birkin feels the last time he views the painting?

4. What does Birkin do when Alice is not in church? What conclusion does he come to regarding her whereabouts?

5. What physical characteristics does Birkin claim the painter has? How does he know these details?

6. Who meets Birkin at the door when he arrives in Barton Ferry and who else shows up for the service?

7. After the service in Barton Ferry, with whom does Birkin have tea? What does he see at their home that upsets him?

8. What is the relationship like between Birkin and his wife?

9. Explain why Birkin does not act on his feelings of love towards Alice.

10. Describe what Birkin and Moon see as they unearth the tomb of Miss Hebron's ancestor.

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