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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Virginia say she remembered her mother so well, even though she was young at her death?
(a) She was too young to be idealistic.
(b) It was traumatic to her.
(c) It was a turning point in her life.
(d) She never had a chance to change the memories.

2. How does Virginia describe her brother, Thoby?
(a) Kind, but not generous.
(b) Clever, but not intellectual.
(c) Educated, but not bright.
(d) Spiritual, but not pious.

3. How were Virginia and Thoby related?
(a) He was her uncle.
(b) He was her godfather.
(c) He was her brother.
(d) He was her cousin.

4. What color were Stella's eyes?
(a) Blue.
(b) Hazel.
(c) Brown.
(d) Green.

5. How many marriage proposals did Julia receive by the time she was 18?
(a) 5.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Virginia read a poem to that lifted her spirits for a time after her mother's death?

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

3. What color were George and Gerald's eyes?

4. What caused people to refer to Julia as a saint?

5. What did Stella die of?

(see the answer key)

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