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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Millicent Skrebensky annoyed with William?
(a) Because he is uncritical and courteous to her
(b) Because he is irritated with her
(c) Because he objects to her antics
(d) Because he raises his voice rudely to her

2. How do Anna's temperament and William's temperament complement one another?
(a) She is the storm. He is the calm.
(b) She is arrogant. He is humble.
(c) She is the rain. He is the sunshine.
(d) She is sunlight. He is darkness.

3. What does Tom crave more than ever from his wife?
(a) Love and passion
(b) Quiet conversations
(c) Obedience
(d) Her stories about Poland

4. What does Will ask Mr. and Mrs. Brangwen after he and Anna kiss in the cornfield?
(a) He asks for her hand in marriage.
(b) He asks if he can court Anna.
(c) He asks that they tell Anna he is leaving.
(d) He asks if he can work on the farm.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Tom finally meet Mrs. Lensky, carrying on a conversation with her?

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

4. What does Brangwen find to replace the desires he has for his wife?

5. What does Will Brangwen feel guilty about while he is on his honeymoon?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Tom manage to calm Anna down when she constantly screams for her mother while Lydia is in labor?

2. Explain how the Brangwens come into more money as they live on the Marsh farm.

3. Explain William's feelings toward Anna as she discusses the wood carvings in the cathedral.

4. Describe the hatred that grows in seventeen-year-old, Anna, toward her mother.

5. Describe the situation that hardens Ursula to the outside world.

6. Explain how Anna views her relationship with her cousin, William.

7. What piece of advice does Alfred give Tom as they walk to Anna and William's cottage?

8. Summarize Anna's inner feelings when she is sent to a young ladies school in Nottingham.

9. How does William react when he sees Anna dancing naked in the bedroom?

10. What type of life do the Brangwens have on the Marsh farm?

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