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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 42-46.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Crabbe think of Strickland's paintings?
(a) Sensationalist and exaggerated.
(b) Awkward and clumsy.
(c) Beautiful and sensual.
(d) Earthy and soulful.

2. What does Crabbe say he would like to represent Mrs. Strickland as?
(a) A whore.
(b) A nag.
(c) A kindly woman.
(d) A loving wife.

3. What does Stroeve say is the matter?
(a) He has cancer.
(b) Strickland has died.
(c) Strickland has destroyed his paintings.
(d) His wife has left him.

4. What does Stroeve say his wife can't live on?
(a) Infatuation.
(b) Love.
(c) Genius.
(d) Air.

5. Why does Crabbe think Blanche took satisfaction in destroying Dirk?
(a) He was pathetic.
(b) He saved her.
(c) He forced her to love him.
(d) He was alone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of beast does the Colonel call Strickland?

2. Where does Nichols say he met Strickland?

3. What does the author say nature has made Dirk into?

4. What does Mrs. Stroeve ask Dirk not to do before strangers?

5. What can Crabbe see Strickland doing as Stroeve left his apartment?

(see the answer key)

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