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

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

3. What does the author say was authentic about Charles Strickland?
(a) His kindness.
(b) His sincerity.
(c) His sense of humor.
(d) His greatness.

4. Where does Mrs. Stroeve say she used to work?
(a) A bookshop.
(b) A library.
(c) A hospital.
(d) An art gallery.

5. What does Strickland say he hasn't come to Paris for?
(a) Culture.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Women.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Stroeve draw on the blotting paper?

2. What does the author say the Stricklands owed?

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

4. What is Dirk's religion?

5. What is Strickland playing in the cafe?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Mrs. Strickland coping with her husband's disappearance?

2. How does Mrs. Strickalnd respond to the news that her husband wants to take up painting?

3. How do Crabbe and Dirk find Strickland?

4. How did Crabbe meet Mrs. Strickland?

5. How does Blanche surprise the author?

6. How does the author describe Strickland's appearance?

7. How does Crabbe describe Strickland in Chapter 6?

8. How does Mrs. Strickland help Crabbe?

9. What does Strickland say he has been doing for the previous five years?

10. What kind of painting does Dirk paint?

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