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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Crabbe buy on the way to the restaurant with Strickland?
(a) A book.
(b) A newspaper.
(c) An icecream.
(d) Cigarettes.

2. What does the author say it seemed like Mrs. Strickland's sister carried in her pocket?
(a) Young men.
(b) The African continent.
(c) A book of facts.
(d) The British Empire.

3. What word does the author use to describe the Stricklands?
(a) Extraordinary.
(b) Enigmatic.
(c) Common.
(d) Average.

4. What does Strickland say is the only thing he wants to paint?
(a) What he loves.
(b) What he sees.
(c) What he feels.
(d) What he knows.

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

6. What name does the Colonel call Strickland?
(a) Swine.
(b) Blackguard.
(c) Fool.
(d) Jack the lad.

7. What does Strickland say he will do if Amy comes after him?
(a) Pretend not to know her.
(b) Kill her.
(c) Change his hotel.
(d) Move country.

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

9. Why does Dirk say he wants to help Strickland?
(a) He is a friend.
(b) He is a genuis.
(c) He is a family man.
(d) He is a human.

10. What is the painter's monument?
(a) His canvas.
(b) His paints.
(c) His brushes.
(d) His work.

11. What sport do they talk about at the party?
(a) Rugby.
(b) Soccer.
(c) Cricket.
(d) Golf.

12. Who is Strickland painting for two hundred francs?
(a) A writer.
(b) A lawyer.
(c) A doctor.
(d) A plumber.

13. What does Crabbe say Mrs. Stroeve occupies herself like all day?
(a) An ant.
(b) A fly.
(c) A dog.
(d) A cat.

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

15. What kind of smile does Stroeve say Strickland had in his eyes as he wrapped the parcel?
(a) A callous smile.
(b) A warm smile.
(c) A happy smile.
(d) An ironic smile.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the author describe Charles Strickland's laugh in Chapter 6?

2. What does Stroeve say his wife can't live on?

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

4. What does Dirk pat Crabbe as if he is?

5. What is Mr. Strickland's job in London?

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