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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. 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.

2. 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.

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

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

5. Who is described as an "impresario conjuring and teasing"?
(a) Kathy.
(b) Alice.
(c) Birkin.
(d) Moon.

Short Answer Questions

1. One week Mr. Ellerbeck is scheduled to preach at both Barton Ferry and ____________.

2. Who says that searching for a man's bones seems like a waste of money?

3. What symbol do Moon and Birkin find inside the tomb indicating that Miss Hebron's ancestor was a Muslim?

4. Why does Birkin go to preach at Barton Ferry?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who does Birkin run into in Ripon that is also in the war? What does this person tell Birkin about Moon?

3. What is the source of Birkin's contentment in August in Oxgodby?

4. Describe the final interaction between Alice and Birkin.

5. According to Birkin, who is involved in creating the paintings from the time period of the one he is uncovering? What are their roles?

6. What suggestion does Kathy make after asking Birkin if he has thought about staying in Oxgodby? How does he respond?

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

8. Why do Birkin and the Ellerbecks go to Ripon and are they successful in meeting their goal?

9. Describe Birkin's involvement in the service at Keach's church.

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

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