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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Crabbe think Dirk's father does in the evening?
(a) Listens to the radio.
(b) Reads the newspaper.
(c) Talks with his sons.
(d) Watches television.

3. What does Blanche do when she becomes exasperated with Dirk?
(a) Pulls his hair.
(b) Kicks him in the shin.
(c) Pokes him in the eye.
(d) Slaps him in the face.

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

5. What do the natives say they will do if Ata uses their streams?
(a) Burn down her hut.
(b) Put a curse on her family.
(c) Kill her husband.
(d) Set wolves on her family.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Crabbe think Strickland is incapable of?

3. Where is Strickland when Old Bill turns up looking for a fight?

4. What is Captain Nichol's job on Tahiti?

5. What nationality is Brunot?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Dirk try to win Blanche back?

2. How do the natives treat Ata when they hear Strickland has leprosy?

3. How does Crabbe wish he could his story about Strickland more compelling?

4. How does Cohen know Strickland?

5. What does Crabbe think about Blanche in this section?

6. What does Crabbe think about Strickland's paintings?

7. How do people's perception of Strickland's work change during his time in Tahiti?

8. Why does Dirk refuse to go back to Holland?

9. What does Crabbe notice about Blanche when he sees her with Strickland?

10. What does Ata do after Strickland dies?

(see the answer keys)

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