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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: Part 4 (pp. 148-163).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes the narrator think of Van Gogh's self-portraits in "Section 1: Part 6"?
(a) A note from his daughter.
(b) His research.
(c) He sees a copy of one in a paper.
(d) His own reflection.

2. What does the narrator say Anna called her hospital photographs?
(a) A truth.
(b) An indictment.
(c) A report.
(d) A portrait.

3. What does the narrator do with the rock in "Section 1: Part 6"?
(a) Puts it to his lips.
(b) Gives it to a child.
(c) Squeezes it in his hand.
(d) Throws it in the water.

4. Why does the narrator assume that Miss Vavasour cries herself to sleep?
(a) Because of a rumor Colonel told him.
(b) Because of her prayers.
(c) Because of the look of her eyes.
(d) Because of the sounds that come from her room.

5. What does the narrator say fascinated him about Avril?
(a) Her clothing.
(b) Her weight.
(c) Her freckles.
(d) Her hair.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Section 1: Part 5", what does the narrator say his priest told him about thoughts as a child?

2. In "Section 2: Part 3", when the narrator starts insulting a woman who left him, what does he say he needs?

3. At the picnic, who does the narrator say Mrs. Grace called jealous?

4. In "Section 2: Part 1", what does the narrator say he decided to do immediately after Anna's death?

5. What does the narrator say happened at the end of the Grace family picnic?

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