The Moon and Sixpence Quiz

Fill in the blank: Impropriety is the _____ of wit.

Question Answer Choices Heart Promise Dishonor Soul

Why does Blanche Stroeve want to leave her home with Strickland, the man who she used to hate?

Question Answer Choices Because she fell in love with him Because she wanted to know his secret Because she wanted to learn how to paint like him Because she hated her husband

Why does Dirk Stroeve want Strickland to come stay with him and his wife?

Question Answer Choices Because he is a great artist Because he is ill Because he doesn't want him to be homeless Because he has a crush on him

What does Ata promise Strickland she will do after he dies?

Question Answer Choices Destroy the hut with all of the paintings Paint over his paintings Move to a different hut Take care of the hut with all of the paintings

What city does Strickland go to after leaving his Family?

Question Answer Choices London Marseilles Paris Chicago

What is the name of the 17 year old Tahitian girl whom Strickland marries?

Question Answer Choices Ava Ata Eva Erin

What is Strickland before he leaves town to become a painter?

Question Answer Choices A studio owner A stockbroker A dentist A homeless man

Why does Blanche Stroeve end up committing suicide?

Question Answer Choices Because Dirk hates her for leaving him Because she thinks she is ugly Because she is confused as to which man she loves Because she feels she is worthless to Strickland

What disease does Strickland die of?

Question Answer Choices Cancer Swine flu Leprosy AIDS

Why does Charles Strickland leave his wife and family?

Question Answer Choices To become a stockbroker To go off with his mistress Because he is ill To become a painter