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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the author say Strickland's clothes hang off him like?
(a) Rags on a dog.
(b) An adult's suit on a child.
(c) Rags on a scarecrow.
(d) Tissue on a skeleton.

2. What has Strickland put over himself to keep warm?
(a) His clothes.
(b) A blanket.
(c) A rug.
(d) A curtain.

3. When does Strickland say he last came to Paris?
(a) On a business trip.
(b) On a family holiday.
(c) With his father.
(d) His honeymoon.

4. What artist does Dirk say never sold a painting?
(a) Van Gogh.
(b) Coret.
(c) Maney.
(d) Monet.

5. What game does Amy say Charles is great at?
(a) Polo.
(b) Golf.
(c) Poker.
(d) Bridge.

6. What is Mr. Strickland's job in London?
(a) A painter.
(b) An accountant.
(c) A stockbroker.
(d) A writer.

7. What does Stroeve draw on the blotting paper?
(a) A woman.
(b) A head.
(c) A dog.
(d) A paintbrush.

8. What does Crabbe begin to write?
(a) A book of poems.
(b) A screenplay.
(c) A play.
(d) A novel.

9. What is Mrs. Strickland's first name?
(a) Beatrice.
(b) Amy.
(c) Denise.
(d) Jane.

10. What philosopher does the author mention in this section?
(a) Kant.
(b) Russell.
(c) Kierkgaard.
(d) Goethe.

11. How does Mrs. Strickland offer to help her husband?
(a) Divorcing him.
(b) Building him a studio.
(c) Finding him another woman.
(d) Sending him money.

12. Why does Mrs. Stroeve say she does not want Dirk to bring Strickland to the house?
(a) He is filthy.
(b) He is a rogue.
(c) He frightens her.
(d) He is has no manners.

13. Where is Mrs. Strickland taking her family on holiday?
(a) Somerset.
(b) Norfolk.
(c) Dorset.
(d) Bristol.

14. Who are the gossips saying Strickland has fallen in love with?
(a) A French prostitute.
(b) An English writer.
(c) A French dancer.
(d) An English traveler.

15. In what part of London does Mrs. Strickland own a flat?
(a) Wandsworth.
(b) Wimbledon.
(c) South Kensington.
(d) Westminster.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Strickland invite the author to the dinner party?

2. Where does Strickland say he could find what he wants?

3. Where did the author travel to during the war?

4. What does the author say Strickland is not good at?

5. What can Crabbe see Strickland doing as Stroeve left his apartment?

(see the answer keys)

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