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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the author describe Charles Strickland's laugh in Chapter 6?
(a) Rude.
(b) Polite.
(c) Sniggering.
(d) Raucous.

2. What has Amy told her children has happened to their father?
(a) He has gone to see a family member.
(b) He has gone on holiday.
(c) He has been arrested.
(d) He has gone away on business.

3. Why does Strickland say he left his wife?
(a) He wants to write.
(b) He has found another woman.
(c) He wants to paint.
(d) He wants time on his own.

4. What word does the author use to describe Mrs. Strickland's face in Chapter 9?
(a) Earthy.
(b) Sandy.
(c) Glassy.
(d) Rocky.

5. What does the author say the Stricklands owed?
(a) Jokes.
(b) Books.
(c) Dinners.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author say Strickland is not good at?

2. What is the painter's monument?

3. What does Dirk do for a living?

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

5. Which queen did Sir Walter Raleigh set down his cloak for?

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