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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 disease does Strickland die from?
(a) AIDS.
(b) Syphilis.
(c) Leprosy.
(d) Cancer.

2. What country did Abraham decide was perfect for him?
(a) Spain.
(b) Morocco.
(c) Egypt.
(d) USA.

3. Where does Strickland want to go when he hears he has leprosy?
(a) The forest.
(b) The mountains.
(c) England.
(d) Paris.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ata do to Strickland's painting after he is buried?

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

3. How does Strickland react when Crabbe makes his observations about his relationship with Blanche?

4. What does Crabbe say he would like to represent Mrs. Strickland as?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How has the poison damaged Blanche?

2. What does Brunot remember about Strickland?

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

4. What observation does Crabbe make about Strickland's relationship with Blanche?

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

6. How do the natives treat Ata when they hear Strickland has leprosy?

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

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

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

10. What does Strickland reveal about Blanche's past?

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