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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Dirk refuse to do what Crabbe suggests he do?
(a) He has no money.
(b) His family don't like him.
(c) He wants to win Blanche back.
(d) Blanche may need him.

3. What does Crabbe say is Strickland's constant struggle?
(a) To live his own life.
(b) To become normal.
(c) To fall in love.
(d) To free his spirit.

4. What does Ata's son become?
(a) A painter.
(b) A journalist.
(c) A sailor.
(d) A magician.

5. What does Ata do to Strickland's painting after he is buried?
(a) Sells it.
(b) Takes photographs.
(c) Makes it into a tourist attraction.
(d) Burns it down.

6. What was the name of Strickland's Tahitian wife?
(a) Arni.
(b) Jo.
(c) Ata.
(d) Tiare.

7. Where does Nichols say he and Strickland used to spend the night?
(a) Abandoned cars.
(b) Caves.
(c) Bus shelters.
(d) The beach.

8. Why is Dr. Coutras surprised Strickland could paint the hut?
(a) He was incredibly weak.
(b) He had no eyes.
(c) He had no paint.
(d) He had no hands.

9. Why does Brunot think he and Strickland are alike?
(a) They both have an urge to create beauty.
(b) They both love Tahiti.
(c) They both dislike Europe.
(d) They both are sensual.

10. What is the name of the man Crabbe tells Tiare a story about?
(a) Nicky.
(b) Abraham.
(c) David.
(d) John.

11. How did Blanche try to kill herself?
(a) She took sleeping pills.
(b) She tried to hang herself.
(c) She took poison.
(d) She slit her wrists.

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

13. What does Crabbe say Dirk nursed Strickland like?
(a) A lover.
(b) A grandmother.
(c) A father.
(d) A mother.

14. What did Stroeve's father want him to become?
(a) An artist,
(b) A writer.
(c) A mechanic.
(d) A carpenter.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Strickland draw on the hut walls?

2. What does Brunot say he has used to create his beauty?

3. What country did Abraham decide was perfect for him?

4. What does Strickland say is a weakness?

5. What does Strickland ask Crabbe when they meet on the street?

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