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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) Give her a photograph of the painting.
(b) Tell her he ruined his life.
(c) Kiss her.
(d) Tell her he loves her.

2. Why does Birkin return to the church after leaving to head home?
(a) To look for Alice.
(b) To get his bedroll he forgot.
(c) To pack a lunch.
(d) To see the painting again.

3. What do the people do after the service Birkin attends on Sunday nights?
(a) Congregate by the altar and cry.
(b) Gather around the organ and sing songs.
(c) Leave quickly.
(d) Clear out the pews and begin dancing.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following is not part of Birkin's daily routine during the summer in Oxgodby?

3. What does Birkin tell Alice that he thinks is different for different people?

4. Birkin says the paint is made out of ________ materials.

5. What wakes up Birkin on Sunday mornings?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What story does Moon tell about one of his acquaintances when he and Birkin are discussing the war?

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

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

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

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

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

8. What does Keach try to give Birkin the day after Birkin tells Alice she is attractive? How does Birkin respond?

9. Describe the portrayal of the man who Birkin thinks might be a portrait.

10. Where do Moon and Birkin go to visit Mossop? What do they do there? What do they eat afterward?

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