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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Strickland react when Crabbe makes his observations about his relationship with Blanche?
(a) He cries.
(b) He walks away.
(c) He laughs.
(d) He slaps him.

2. What does Crabbe try to find on Tahiti?
(a) Strickland's biography.
(b) Strickland's family connections.
(c) Strickland's wife.
(d) Strickland's paintings.

3. What does Crabbe think Dirk's mother has cheeks like?
(a) Cherries.
(b) Roses.
(c) Pears.
(d) Apples.

4. Where does Strickland want to go when he hears he has leprosy?
(a) The forest.
(b) England.
(c) The mountains.
(d) Paris.

5. What was the name of the old sailor Strickland and Nichols stayed with?
(a) Tough Bill.
(b) Tall John.
(c) Big Bill.
(d) Macho Mike.

6. What does Crabbe call the parts of Strickland's life which is known to the public?
(a) Exciting and inspiring.
(b) Sunshine and happiness.
(c) Dull and uninspiring.
(d) Mud and gray.

7. What island does Crabbe travel to fifteen years later?
(a) Tahiti.
(b) Jamaica.
(c) Guernsey.
(d) Barbados.

8. What does Crabbe say he would like to represent Mrs. Strickland as?
(a) A nag.
(b) A whore.
(c) A kindly woman.
(d) A loving wife.

9. What does Strickland do as soon as he makes enough money on the plantation?
(a) Buys paint.
(b) Marries a local.
(c) Leaves Tahiti.
(d) Builds a boat.

10. What does the nurse say Blanche is too weak to use?
(a) A handkerchief.
(b) A pen.
(c) A knife and fork.
(d) A hairdryer.

11. What does Strickland draw on the hut walls?
(a) Religious images.
(b) England.
(c) Images of Tahiti.
(d) His self portrait.

12. What kind of coffee does Crabbe's concierge bring him at the beginning of Chapter 34?
(a) Cafe au lait.
(b) Cafe latte.
(c) Cappuccino.
(d) Expresso.

13. What does Crabbe say Strickland does not see as a hardship?
(a) Living as a singleman.
(b) Not being able to paint.
(c) Living as a beggar.
(d) Marriage.

14. What does Crabbe think Blanche took satisfaction in doing?
(a) Uncovering Strickland's weakness.
(b) Destroying Dirk.
(c) Swallowing poison.
(d) Falling in love with Strickland.

15. What country does Crabbe suggest Dirk goes to for awhile?
(a) Italy.
(b) Germany.
(c) Holland.
(d) England.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Abraham's job in Egypt?

2. What does Crabbe say the carriage driver dismisses the dead with?

3. What does Strickland paint for Cohen?

4. Where does Nichols say he met Strickland?

5. Why does Brunot think he and Strickland are alike?

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