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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Fred do after his father's death?
(a) He throws himself into restoring the farm.
(b) He moves away from Marsh farm.
(c) He becomes abusive toward his mother.
(d) He becomes depressed and indifferent toward the farm.

2. How does Tom Brangwen die after returning home from Nottingham?
(a) He dies in his sleep.
(b) He has a heart attack.
(c) His horse kicks him in the head.
(d) He drowns in the flood.

3. Why does Anna relinquish her adventurous spirit and wonder of the unknown?
(a) Her mother tells her to be a responsible wife.
(b) Her father tells her to grow up.
(c) She becomes content with another pregnancy.
(d) She is beaten down by William.

4. Why does Tom love to visit Anna and William?
(a) Because they are glowing and full of life
(b) Because it keeps him from work
(c) Because he likes to get away from home
(d) Because he misses Anna

5. What does Lydia Brangwen wish for as she sees the turmoil in her son's lives?
(a) She wishes they would come to her with their troubles.
(b) She wishes she could be more involved in her son's lives.
(c) She wishes they would move away.
(d) She wishes for the peace and innocence of age.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose imminent visit from Nottingham excites the 18-year-old Anna?

2. How does Tom feel as he watches his wife in the pain of childbirth?

3. What is young Tom Brangwen feeling behind his healthy, good looks, and well dressed appearance?

4. How does William become reborn, learning to be himself and alone?

5. What does Tom see in the loft of the barn that distresses him, making him feel like an old man?

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