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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. How many times does Birkin visit Oxgodby after his summer there?
2. What do the Ellerbecks and Birkin find out when they return to Oxgodby after the Sunday School treat?
3. The painter filled in the entire painting except what?
4. Who is described as an "impresario conjuring and teasing"?
5. What do Birkin and Moon have for lunch with Mossop and his wife when they go to visit?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Birkin's involvement in the service at Keach's church.
2. How does the artist of the original painting that Birkin is uncovering differentiate between the different castes portrayed?
3. What does Birkin do when Alice is not in church? What conclusion does he come to regarding her whereabouts?
4. Describe the final interaction between Alice and Birkin.
5. What is the source of Birkin's contentment in August in Oxgodby?
6. What story does Moon tell about one of his acquaintances when he and Birkin are discussing the war?
7. Who does Birkin run into in Ripon that is also in the war? What does this person tell Birkin about Moon?
8. After the service in Barton Ferry, with whom does Birkin have tea? What does he see at their home that upsets him?
9. Describe the portrayal of the man who Birkin thinks might be a portrait.
10. What physical characteristics does Birkin claim the painter has? How does he know these details?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Do you think the final revealing of the painting (the goal) is more or less important than the process of uncovering (the means)? Write an essay explaining your opinion.
Essay Topic 2
Kathy Ellerbeck is first seen as the girl at the train station who stares at Birkin as he steps off the train. Write an essay examining the character of Kathy Ellerbeck.
Essay Topic 3
The novel, A Month in the Country, takes place in predominately one location. Think about the idea of journeys in the novel. Is there mental or emotional movement despite the rather stagnant physical movement? Why or why not? Write an essay supporting your claim.
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