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

2. What continues to torment Tom even though he is proud and fulfilled in his marriage?
(a) He worries about the farm and finances.
(b) He worried that his sons will fight over the farm.
(c) He is afraid his sons will not want the farm.
(d) He yearns for Anna's love because she is his hope.

3. What is Lydia's mental state in the last few months of her pregnancy?
(a) She is depressed, cries, and doesn't want Tom near her.
(b) She is looking forward to the baby's birth.
(c) She is always singing and sewing.
(d) She is spending more time with Tom.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the description of the relationship between Anna and William in this chapter?

2. What gives Anna complete happiness and fulfillment?

3. What lesson about life did Ursula learn at an early age after her father insults her for stepping in the seed beds?

4. How do Anna and Will react as the men continue singing in the garden?

5. What do Anna and William go to see that excites him so much?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do eleven of the men from the wedding party go to Anna and William's cottage?

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

3. What pains Tom as he stands at the altar at Anna's wedding?

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

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

6. Compare Tom's feeling toward his newborn son and his stepdaughter, Anna?

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

8. Describe the impression Anna has of Baron Skrebensky and his new wife, Millicent with regard to their relationship.

9. Describe the woman Tom Brangwen decides to marry.

10. Explain William's relationship with Ursula after the birth of Gudrun.

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