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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why does Moon think Birkin is avoiding finishing his work?
2. Who sits in the back pew when visiting Birkin?
3. Which of the following characteristics does not describe the portrayal that Birkin suspects might be a portrait in the larger painting?
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?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the conversation that Alice and Birkin have regarding the existence of hell.
2. Describe the summer in Oxgodby according to Birkin.
3. Who meets Birkin at the door when he arrives in Barton Ferry and who else shows up for the service?
4. Describe how Birkin feels the last time he views the painting?
5. What song does Birkin sing that upsets Mrs. Ellerbeck and why is she upset about it.
6. What suggestion does Kathy make after asking Birkin if he has thought about staying in Oxgodby? How does he respond?
7. What does Keach try to give Birkin the day after Birkin tells Alice she is attractive? How does Birkin respond?
8. What is the relationship like between Birkin and his wife?
9. Why do Birkin and the Ellerbecks go to Ripon and are they successful in meeting their goal?
10. Describe the final interaction between Alice and Birkin.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay evaluating the connection between Birkin and Moon's work.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay examining the juxtaposition of life and death in the novel. How are these two themes used? Do they get similar or different results?
Essay Topic 3
Birkin falls in love with Alice, but is unable to act on his feelings. Write an essay examining the idea of love within the context of the novel. How is love defined? Which characters does love affect?
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