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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Tom love to visit Anna and William?
(a) Because it keeps him from work
(b) Because they are glowing and full of life
(c) Because he likes to get away from home
(d) Because he misses Anna

2. Why does Anna relinquish her adventurous spirit and wonder of the unknown?
(a) She becomes content with another pregnancy.
(b) Her father tells her to grow up.
(c) She is beaten down by William.
(d) Her mother tells her to be a responsible wife.

3. What angers Anna about Will's attitude at church?
(a) He delves into the meaning of the service, ignoring her.
(b) He does not care about mankind.
(c) He is overly passionate about the sermon.
(d) He is too devout.

4. What terrifies Ursula about her Uncle Tom as he grieves for his father?
(a) His indifference to his father's death
(b) His unforgiving eyes
(c) His uncontrollable crying
(d) His animal-like grimace and horrible grin

5. What is Lydia's advice for Ursula as they discuss Lydia's life with her husbands?
(a) Life goes on and don't take too much upon yourself.
(b) Depend upon the people around you.
(c) Take all the blame for things that go wrong.
(d) Be responsible for everyone around you.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lydia Brangwen wish for as she sees the turmoil in her son's lives?

2. What is the deep trouble that is between Anna and William?

3. What is the great peace that Ursula finds when she visits her grandmother in her bedroom on Marsh farm?

4. What are William's actions with the girl he takes to the park?

5. What is Anna's initial reaction to her mother's marriage to Tom?

(see the answer key)

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