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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does William's relationship with Ursula change after the birth of Gudrun?
(a) He ignores her in favor of Gudrun.
(b) He begins to hate Ursula.
(c) Everything Ursula does irritates him.
(d) He takes her to his heart.

2. Where does Tom take Anna as she hysterically cries for her mother?
(a) He takes her to the kitchen for a glass of water.
(b) He takes her in the quiet, warm barn to feed the cows.
(c) He takes her to her mother.
(d) He takes her to her bed, demanding that she stop crying.

3. What do Paul, a young doctor, and Lydia Lensky, a nurse, represent in Poland?
(a) A traditional Polish couple
(b) The new movement begun in Russia
(c) The joys of marriage
(d) The obedience of Polish citizens

4. What is the first woodworking gift Will gives to Anna?
(a) Candlesticks with carved flowers
(b) A jewelry box carved with birds
(c) A wooden bowl with carved ivy
(d) A butter stamp with a phoenix on it

5. What is it about Anna that leaves William unsatisfied and unfulfilled?
(a) Her pregnancy
(b) Her ugly nature
(c) Her maturity
(d) Her flowery innocence

6. How does Tom think his brother Alfred feels about him?
(a) Loves him
(b) Despises him a little
(c) Sees him as a child
(d) Favors him over Frank

7. How does Tom feel about himself after meeting Alfred's lover, the lady, Mrs. Forbes?
(a) He is thankful that he doesn't need to live up to a lady's expectations.
(b) He is glad he has the quiet life of a farmer.
(c) He is content with his way of life.
(d) He regrets taking over the farm and not making more of his life.

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

9. What is the bitter lesson Tom learns after his son is born?
(a) He wants to be with other women.
(b) He does not want Lydia as much as he used to.
(c) Lydia does not want him ever again.
(d) Lydia does not want him as much as he wants her.

10. What is Tom's reaction when Mrs. Lensky agrees to marry him?
(a) He has to sit down, sealed in oblivion.
(b) He nods his head and heads for home.
(c) He picks her up, dancing around the room.
(d) He passes out.

11. William comes home from the park a changed man. How does Anna react to this new side of her husband?
(a) She tells him to get out.
(b) She ignores him completely.
(c) She is afraid of him.
(d) She is enthralled by his new strangeness.

12. What gift does Tom give Will and Anna for their wedding?
(a) He gives them a share in the farm.
(b) He gives them a horse and carriage.
(c) He gives them a cottage in Cossethay.
(d) He gives them his favorite stallion.

13. Why does William suffer behind his bright face?
(a) He doesn't have enough to do.
(b) He knows he is limited and unfulfilled.
(c) He fears the will of God.
(d) He knows he will never be close to Ursula.

14. Who tries to comfort William when the stress of four children becomes a heavy burden for him?
(a) Ursula
(b) Lydia
(c) Tom
(d) Anna

15. When does Tom find the end of youth's passionate desire, losing his individuality?
(a) After three days of constant brandy drinking
(b) After three days of praying
(c) After three days of silence and solitude
(d) After three days of working in the fields

Short Answer Questions

1. What are William's thoughts about the cathedral as he returns home?

2. What does everyone at the wedding party get excited over, shouting and applauding?

3. How does Anna feel about herself as she drives to the wedding with her father?

4. What is Tom's reaction to Lydia after they are married and the guests leave?

5. What does Will discover about himself as he kisses Anna in the moonlight?

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