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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the nationality of Dirk's wife?
(a) English.
(b) French.
(c) Dutch.
(d) German.

2. In what part of London does Mrs. Strickland own a flat?
(a) South Kensington.
(b) Wimbledon.
(c) Wandsworth.
(d) Westminster.

3. Who has Dirk's wife left him for?
(a) Crabbe.
(b) Manet.
(c) Strickland.
(d) McAdams.

4. What philosopher does the author mention in this section?
(a) Kierkgaard.
(b) Goethe.
(c) Russell.
(d) Kant.

5. Why does Mrs. Stroeve say she does not want Dirk to bring Strickland to the house?
(a) He is has no manners.
(b) He is filthy.
(c) He is a rogue.
(d) He frightens her.

6. What does the author say nature has made Dirk into?
(a) A buffoon.
(b) A playboy.
(c) A stunner.
(d) A genius.

7. What does Mrs. Stroeve ask Dirk not to do before strangers?
(a) Do his exercises.
(b) Show affection.
(c) Undress.
(d) Tell jokes.

8. What is MacAndrew's rank in the army?
(a) General.
(b) Colonel.
(c) Sergeant.
(d) Private.

9. What does the author say Strickland is not good at?
(a) Talking.
(b) Joking.
(c) Painting.
(d) Writing.

10. Who are the gossips saying Strickland has fallen in love with?
(a) A French prostitute.
(b) A French dancer.
(c) An English writer.
(d) An English traveler.

11. What has Strickland put over himself to keep warm?
(a) A rug.
(b) A curtain.
(c) His clothes.
(d) A blanket.

12. What is Mr. Strickland's job in London?
(a) A stockbroker.
(b) A writer.
(c) A painter.
(d) An accountant.

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

14. What does Crabbe say Mrs. Stroeve occupies herself like all day?
(a) A fly.
(b) An ant.
(c) A cat.
(d) A dog.

15. What city has Strickland run off to?
(a) London.
(b) Paris.
(c) Berlin.
(d) Madrid.

Short Answer Questions

1. What city does Crabbe travel to in Chapter 11?

2. What does the author think Mrs. Strickland dreads?

3. What does the plumber have on his left cheek?

4. What does the author say it seemed like Mrs. Strickland's sister carried in her pocket?

5. What is Mrs. Strickland's first name?

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