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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Ursula's school mistress invite her to go on Saturday?
(a) An opera in Cossethay
(b) A play in London
(c) A café in Nottingham
(d) A bungalow on the Soar

2. What is Anton really feeling as he says goodbye to Ursula when he goes off to war?
(a) He doesn't want to leave.
(b) He will miss her desperately.
(c) He is relieved to be leaving her.
(d) He is looking forward to meeting other women.

3. How does Ursula get through the long weeks while Anton is away?
(a) Spending time with friends
(b) Praying for his safe return
(c) Going to church every day
(d) As if half alive

4. What does Ursula think the reason is that Mr. Harby bullies the children and other teachers in the classroom?
(a) He enjoys hurting others.
(b) Education is important to him, so he forces it on others.
(c) It is his method of teaching.
(d) He is out of place at the school.

5. What is Ursula's impression of the colliers when she and Winifred go to her Uncle Tom's house in Wiggiston?
(a) They are dirty and poorly dressed.
(b) They are friendly and happy.
(c) They are crude and angry.
(d) They seem like creatures without hope.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where have generations of Brangwens lived?

2. What does Tom crave more than ever from his wife?

3. What do Lydia and Tom discover about each other after two years of marriage?

4. Why is Ursula consumed with a fear of herself when she and Anton are in the cornstacks after the wedding?

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

(see the answer key)

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