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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. What does Strickland say is the only thing he wants to paint?
(a) What he loves.
(b) What he knows.
(c) What he sees.
(d) What he feels.

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

3. What kind of people does Strickland think are unintelligent?
(a) Commoners.
(b) Women.
(c) The middleclass.
(d) Children.

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

5. Where is Mrs. Strickland taking her family on holiday?
(a) Somerset.
(b) Norfolk.
(c) Bristol.
(d) Dorset.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Stroeve say is the matter?

2. What kind of smile does Stroeve say Strickland had in his eyes as he wrapped the parcel?

3. What sport do they talk about at the party?

4. What does the author say was authentic about Charles Strickland?

5. Where does Strickland say he could find what he wants?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Strickland say he has come to Paris?

2. How does Dirk persuade Blanche to let Strickland stay?

3. What is Rose Waterford's reaction to Strickland's disappearance?

4. How does Dirk say he made a fool of himself in this section?

5. What does the author think of Rev. Robert Strickland's biography of his father?

6. How does Blanche surprise the author?

7. How does Crabbe describe Strickland in Chapter 6?

8. What does Charles say in his letter to his wife?

9. How did Crabbe meet Mrs. Strickland?

10. How does Strickland try to keep himself alive?

(see the answer keys)

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