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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. Where does Strickland say he could find what he wants?
(a) In heaven.
(b) In the forest.
(c) On an island.
(d) In the jungle.

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

3. How does the author describe Charles Strickland's laugh in Chapter 6?
(a) Rude.
(b) Raucous.
(c) Sniggering.
(d) Polite.

4. Which queen did Sir Walter Raleigh set down his cloak for?
(a) The Virgin Queen.
(b) Queen Victoria.
(c) Queen Mary.
(d) Queen Elizabeth I.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mrs. Stroeve mending?

2. Where did Mrs. Strickland's father used to take the family in August?

3. What does Strickland drink in the restaurant?

4. What kind of beast does the Colonel call Strickland?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mrs. Strickland express her disgust for her husband by the way she brings up her daughter?

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

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

4. Who is Dirk Stroeve?

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

6. What kind of painting does Dirk paint?

7. How do Crabbe and Dirk find Strickland?

8. How does Crabbe describe Mrs. Strickland?

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

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

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