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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 Lydia feel sorry for her first husband, Paul Lensky?
(a) Because he died old and alone
(b) Because he had a poor childhood
(c) Because he died young, scarcely living
(d) Because he had no heirs

2. What is young Tom Brangwen feeling behind his healthy, good looks, and well dressed appearance?
(a) Cleverness
(b) A violent nature
(c) A deep misery
(d) Superiority

3. What is it that makes the new house in Beldover feel like a home to the Brangwen children?
(a) Their stuffed animals are in their beds
(b) Their books are in the bookcase
(c) The intimacy of Anna and William
(d) All their belongings are in place

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

5. What action does Ursula take to escape from the horses surrounding her when she goes for a walk in the rain?
(a) She climbs a tree and leaps over the hedge.
(b) She climbs over a fence.
(c) She runs to the gate.
(d) She hides behind a fallen tree.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ursula manage to keep order in her classroom?

2. How does Lydia see herself when she is married to Paul Lensky?

3. What is Ursula's secret weapon toward independence if her studies do not work out?

4. When Ursula believes she is pregnant with Anton's child, what does she decide about her mother's life?

5. What does Ursula feel after her first kiss with Skrebensky?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Anna's thoughts about William's new job and their moving away from Cossethay.

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

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

6. Summarize the effect Ursula has on Anton as they make love in the cornstacks.

7. Explain the circumstances of Tom Brangwen's death.

8. Compare the temperaments of Gudrun and Theresa Brangwen.

9. Why doesn't Mr. Harby, the schoolmaster, like Ursula Brangwen?

10. Describe the most important thing Tom Brangwen gives to Lydia during their marriage.

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