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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The relationship between Clarissa and Peter is ________________.

2. Clarissa is fond of viewing things as ___________________.

3. Which of the following is NOT something that Clarissa thinks is bred into her and her friends?

4. Who is the woman Peter now plans to marry?

5. Which one of Clarissa's friends does Hugh dislike?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Daisy and what role does she play in Peter's life?

2. How did Peter know that Clarissa was in love with Richard Dalloway?

3. Who is Sally Seton and what role does she play in Clarissa's life?

4. What memories does Clarissa have about living at Bourton and being in love with Sally Seton?

5. What does Peter not realize about Clarissa as he chats with her in her room?

6. In what ways is Clarissa like the author, Virginia Woolf, in her personality traits?

7. What is the source of Septimus' odd behavior, and what is the only recourse Rezia feels that she has?

8. How has Septimus changed since the war and what are Rezia's thoughts about his altered behavior now?

9. Who is Hugh Whitbread and what role does he play in Clarissa's lie?

10. What is wrong with the dress Clarissa wants to wear to her party?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dissatisfaction takes on an almost human persona in this book. What was the source of the dissatisfaction of some of the main characters? What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the perception of homosexuality in early 20th century England. Compare and contrast homosexuality in England during this time to homosexuality in England today. What major changes have occurred--both positive and negative?

Essay Topic 3

Project into the future ten years after the end of the novel and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Clarissa and three other characters. Be sure to incorporate personal, political and cultural impacts on the characters' lives.

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