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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Strickland invite the author to the dinner party?
(a) She needs him for own sanity.
(b) Another guest has failed to turn up.
(c) She wants him to meet her husband.
(d) She needs a writer there.

2. What does Crabbe think Blanche took satisfaction in doing?
(a) Swallowing poison.
(b) Uncovering Strickland's weakness.
(c) Falling in love with Strickland.
(d) Destroying Dirk.

3. What is Mrs. Stroeve mending?
(a) A cushion.
(b) Dirk's pants.
(c) Her stockings.
(d) Dirk's overcoat.

4. Who does the author say paints jolly, fat merchants?
(a) Monet.
(b) Rubens.
(c) Van Gogh.
(d) Strickland.

5. What is the piano covered with?
(a) A throw.
(b) A curtain.
(c) Silk.
(d) A blanket.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word best describes Strickland's childhood?

2. What does Crabbe say he can't stomach about Stroeve?

3. What part of herself has Blanche burned?

4. What is Captain Nichol's job on Tahiti?

5. What does Strickland say he hasn't come to Paris for?

(see the answer key)

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