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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why can't Ursula escape from the world of system and work?
(a) Her mother forces her to pay board.
(b) She needs to support herself.
(c) She wants to have full rights in the working world.
(d) Her father demands that she work.

2. What is the vision the author gives of life if one looks at the Resurrection as life, not death?
(a) Those who have risen will walk again in a perfect body among men.
(b) Those who have died are corrupted.
(c) Those who have died never rise again.
(d) Those who have died are bodiless.

3. What is Ursula's emotional state on the last day of school before she goes on to college?
(a) She is sorry to leave.
(b) She is depressed about leaving.
(c) She is afraid to start over.
(d) She feels free, proud and joyful.

4. How does Lydia see herself when she is married to Paul Lensky?
(a) As a free spirit
(b) As a slave to him
(c) As her own being
(d) As an empowered woman

5. What is Lydia's advice for Ursula as they discuss Lydia's life with her husbands?
(a) Life goes on and don't take too much upon yourself.
(b) Be responsible for everyone around you.
(c) Depend upon the people around you.
(d) Take all the blame for things that go wrong.

6. How does Ursula feel as she waits for Anton to come home?
(a) Detached
(b) Helpless
(c) Liberated
(d) Unemotional

7. What is the final question the author asks about the death of Christ?
(a) Was Satan destroyed when Christ died?
(b) Will there be another crucifixion?
(c) Is the crucifixion a poison or a hope to mankind?
(d) Will mankind learn a lesson from the crucifixion?

8. What is Ursula's view on school and forcing children to learn?
(a) She feels it is unnatural and stupid.
(b) She thinks it is a wonderful opportunity for children
(c) She feels it is necessary.
(d) She thinks it is useful in the world.

9. What is Ursula's first impression of Mr. Skrebensky?
(a) He is timid.
(b) He is sure of himself.
(c) He is a buffoon.
(d) He is worried about what others think of him.

10. Why does Ursula's face get a strange, scared look at this time in her life?
(a) She doesn't want to face adulthood.
(b) She doesn't want to leave her family.
(c) She is worried about her studies.
(d) She is so confused and emotional.

11. What does Ursula feel after her first kiss with Skrebensky?
(a) An electric warmth
(b) Fear
(c) Guilt
(d) Embarrassment

12. What is it about Christmas day that disappoints the Brangwens?
(a) The Christmas feast is not as big as usual.
(b) Their father is not home.
(c) They did not receive the gifts they hoped for.
(d) The hope of peace and ecstasy fades away.

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

14. What does Ursula do in Cossethay when she realizes she will be moving soon?
(a) She won't converse with old acquaintances.
(b) She avoids everyone in Cossethay.
(c) She insults all her old friends.
(d) She visits all her favorite spots.

15. Why is Ursula excited about her father's new position as Art and Handwork Instructor?
(a) He finally will be something socially.
(b) She will get to move to Nottingham.
(c) They will have more money.
(d) He will be happier.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Winifred and Ursula do when they are at the bungalow?

2. How does Christian life affect the Brangwens?

3. Where does Anna send Ursula and Gudrun when the pettiness of the village children begins to bother them?

4. What is the thought about Easter and the Resurrection that Lawrence gives the reader?

5. Who is Lydia's comforting friend after Tom's death?

(see the answer keys)

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