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

2. Why does Dirk say he wants to help Strickland?
(a) He is a genuis.
(b) He is a friend.
(c) He is a family man.
(d) He is a human.

3. What does the plumber have on his left cheek?
(a) A mole.
(b) A scar.
(c) A birth mark.
(d) A boil.

4. What sport do they talk about at the party?
(a) Rugby.
(b) Cricket.
(c) Golf.
(d) Soccer.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Strickland address Dirk?

3. What does Mrs. Stroeve ask Dirk not to do before strangers?

4. What word does the author use to describe the Stricklands?

5. What does Strickland say is the only thing he wants to paint?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Dirk Stroeve?

2. How does Blanche surprise the author?

3. Describe Strickland's job as a tour guide?

4. Why does Mrs. Strickland think Charles will return to her?

5. How does Strickland deal with the prostitute in the restaurant?

6. How does Mrs. Strickland help Crabbe?

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

8. How does Strickland try to keep himself alive?

9. Why does Strickland say he is looking forward to painting the plumber?

10. What kind of painting does Dirk paint?

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