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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 Dirk say has happened to Blanche in this section?
(a) She has contracted a disease.
(b) She has broken her leg.
(c) She has left Paris.
(d) She has killed herself.

2. What did Stroeve's father want him to become?
(a) An artist,
(b) A writer.
(c) A carpenter.
(d) A mechanic.

3. What kind of coffee does Crabbe's concierge bring him at the beginning of Chapter 34?
(a) Cafe latte.
(b) Expresso.
(c) Cafe au lait.
(d) Cappuccino.

4. What does Crabbe say the carriage driver dismisses the dead with?
(a) A big sigh.
(b) A shrug of his shoulders.
(c) A throaty laugh.
(d) A nod of his head.

5. Where is Strickland when Old Bill turns up looking for a fight?
(a) A restaurant.
(b) A billiard hall.
(c) A cafe.
(d) A dive bar.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Dirk wait for Blanche?

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

3. What country does Dirk say is his only refuge?

4. What does Stroeve try to use to destroy the painting?

5. Why is Dr. Coutras surprised Strickland could paint the hut?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Coutras think is so wonderful about Strickland's final paintings?

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

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

4. What does Crabbe think about Strickland's paintings?

5. How does Tiare like to help people?

6. How does Cohen know Strickland?

7. How do people's perception of Strickland's work change during his time in Tahiti?

8. How does Dirk try to win Blanche back?

9. Why does Crabbe feel guilty in this section?

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

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