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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Anna's initial reaction to her mother's marriage to Tom?
(a) She is happy to have a father.
(b) She is angry, wanting to move away.
(c) She is glad her mother has a husband.
(d) She accepts Tom immediately.

2. What does Brangwen find to replace the desires he has for his wife?
(a) He spends all his time at the bar.
(b) He becomes closer to Anna and drinks more.
(c) He reads throughout the night.
(d) He works day and night.

3. What is the description of the relationship between Anna and William in this chapter?
(a) It is carefree and loving.
(b) It is an equal partnership.
(c) It is full of humor and longing.
(d) It is full of love and conflict.

4. As Anna observes the Skrebensky's relationship, what does she wish for herself?
(a) She wishes William was more dominant.
(b) She wishes she and William were closer.
(c) She wants her own life, not absorbed by William.
(d) She wants to be as one person with William.

5. What gift does Tom give Will and Anna for their wedding?
(a) He gives them a share in the farm.
(b) He gives them a cottage in Cossethay.
(c) He gives them a horse and carriage.
(d) He gives them his favorite stallion.

6. What are William's actions with the girl he takes to the park?
(a) He kisses and caresses her, hoping to take her.
(b) He dances with her.
(c) He has an intellectual conversation with her.
(d) He walks with her.

7. Why does William suffer behind his bright face?
(a) He knows he will never be close to Ursula.
(b) He fears the will of God.
(c) He knows he is limited and unfulfilled.
(d) He doesn't have enough to do.

8. What does Will discover about himself as he kisses Anna in the moonlight?
(a) He does not want Anna.
(b) He doesn't care for Anna.
(c) He wants her desperately.
(d) He loves Anna.

9. How does Anna get along with other children?
(a) She dominates them, feeling they are inferior.
(b) She loves being around other children.
(c) She gets along with everyone.
(d) She sees them as equals and has many friends.

10. How does Tom think his brother Alfred feels about him?
(a) Favors him over Frank
(b) Loves him
(c) Sees him as a child
(d) Despises him a little

11. What is Tom contemplating as he stands at the altar with Anna on her wedding day?
(a) Should he refuse to give Anna away?
(b) Should he take Anna and leave the church?
(c) What will his life be like without Anna?
(d) How does a person grow old and become confident?

12. Why does the town of Cossethay grow quickly, making the Brangwen's richer?
(a) There is a goldrush.
(b) The town offers public education
(c) The Midland Railway comes down the valley.
(d) More people are getting married and having children

13. Who does Tom believe he is destined to marry?
(a) The Polish widow, Mrs. Lensky
(b) The vicar's daughter
(c) Anna
(d) Tilly's sister

14. What is the first woodworking gift Will gives to Anna?
(a) A jewelry box carved with birds
(b) Candlesticks with carved flowers
(c) A butter stamp with a phoenix on it
(d) A wooden bowl with carved ivy

15. What type of child is Gudrun?
(a) She is active, and athletic.
(b) She is quiet, mild-mannered, but indomitable.
(c) She is slow and meek.
(d) She is volatile and quick tempered.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Tom glad that his wife Lydia is there for him on Anna's wedding day?

2. How does Lydia emerge from her indifference, becoming a new person?

3. Who dominates the whole wedding party?

4. How old is Ursula when a third child is born to Anna and William?

5. Who invites Anna and William to visit them in Briswell?

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