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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. What brings Anton Skrebensky back to the Marsh farm after he returns to the army?
(a) An invitation from Anna
(b) He misses Ursula
(c) A letter from Gudrun
(d) Fred Brangwen's wedding

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

3. What decision does Ursula make during her illness?
(a) She will remain free, and if there is a child, she will raise it herself.
(b) She will be relieved to give up her freedom.
(c) She will be glad to rely upon Anton.
(d) She will marry Anton.

4. Who is Lydia's comforting friend after Tom's death?
(a) Anna
(b) Tilly
(c) Gudrun
(d) Ursula

5. Why does Ursula enjoy staying at Belcote with Maggie's family?
(a) She is treated like a lady by Maggie's brothers.
(b) It is good to get away from home.
(c) She and Maggie catch up on old times.
(d) She enjoys working in Maggie's garden.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lydia feel sorry for her first husband, Paul Lensky?

2. What does Ursula wish as she swims with her swimming class mistress?

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

4. What happens after Ursula writes a passionate love letter to Winifred?

5. What is Ursula's impression of the colliers when she and Winifred go to her Uncle Tom's house in Wiggiston?

Short Essay Questions

1. As Ursula continues to teach, how does her attitude toward education change?

2. What are Lydia Brangwen's hopes after Tom dies and she sees the troubles of her sons?

3. After a few weeks living at home, how does Ursula view her mother's life?

4. Explain Ursula's plans for her future when she discovers that she is pregnant.

5. What does Ursula decide Winifred should do after they are no longer lovers?

6. Summarize Ursula's attitude and duties as the eldest child of Anna and William Brangwen.

7. Explain how Ursula feels about her fellow teachers on her last day at the St. Philip's School.

8. What is the reason that Ursula becomes defiant and mistrustful?

9. What is Ursula's reason for refusing the marriage proposal from Anthony?

10. Describe Ursula's view of the coal miners when she and Winifred go to visit her Uncle Tom in Wiggiston.

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