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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. Why can't Stroeve destroy the painting?
(a) It is ugly.
(b) The canvas is too strong.
(c) It is Blanche.
(d) It is a work of art.

2. What did Brunot used to play with Strickland?
(a) Cards.
(b) Chess.
(c) Soccer.
(d) Golf.

3. What is the name of the man Crabbe tells Tiare a story about?
(a) Nicky.
(b) David.
(c) Abraham.
(d) John.

4. Why does Crabbe think Blanche took satisfaction in destroying Dirk?
(a) He saved her.
(b) He was alone.
(c) He was pathetic.
(d) He forced her to love him.

5. What does Crabbe think Dirk's father does in the evening?
(a) Watches television.
(b) Talks with his sons.
(c) Reads the newspaper.
(d) Listens to the radio.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nichols think Tough Bill will do as soon as he is out of hospital?

2. Where does Dirk wait for Blanche?

3. What does Strickland do as soon as he makes enough money on the plantation?

4. What does Crabbe think has no importance to Strickland?

5. What does Crabbe think Strickland is incapable of?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Brunot think he and Strickland are alike?

2. Why does Crabbe have a begrudging respect for Strickland?

3. What does Crabbe notice about Blanche when he sees her with Strickland?

4. What are Dirk's feelings about beauty?

5. What observations does Crabbe make about Strickland and his passion for painting?

6. Why does Captain have to cut his time short with Crabbe?

7. How does Strickland's portrait of Blanche affect Dirk?

8. Why does Dirk refuse to go back to Holland?

9. What does Crabbe think about Blanche in this section?

10. Why does Dirk want Crabbe to write Blanche a letter?

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