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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Sketch of the Past, Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Virginia say was the main difference between her mother and her oldest sister?
(a) Her mother was more skilled.
(b) Her sister was happier.
(c) Her mother was controlling.
(d) Her sister was belligerent.

2. Who was hesitant to purchase the vacation house?
(a) Leslie.
(b) Julia.
(c) Stella.
(d) Thoby.

3. Who was Virginia writing Reminiscences for?
(a) Her nephew.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Her stepfather.

4. What does Virginia say the sensual experiences in life teach us?
(a) Deeper spiritual truths.
(b) Hints to our future.
(c) Pages of the past.
(d) Secrets of ourselves.

5. What caused people to refer to Julia as a saint?
(a) She was always generous and kind.
(b) She funded an orphanage.
(c) She never missed a Sunday at church.
(d) She never forgot a birthday.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who cared for Julia's husband after her death?

2. What does Virginia say saved Stella from physical grieving?

3. When was the vacation house sold?

4. How does Virginia describe George?

5. What literary device is used for most of the dialogue in Reminiscences?

(see the answer key)

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