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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Virginia say a person feels free to do anything?
(a) When one has reached maturity.
(b) In the brief time when one is young.
(c) When one lives in permissive times.
(d) In old age.

2. What worrying symptoms does she think about?
(a) Hearing sparrows singing in Latin.
(b) Hearing the devil speak to her.
(c) Hearing voices and having headaches.
(d) Having headaches and giddiness.

3. What is the meaning of the word 'obfuscation'?
(a) Obese.
(b) Objectionable.
(c) Darkly obscure.
(d) Fussy.

4. Why did Barbara come to New York?
(a) To open a florist shop.
(b) To sing opera.
(c) To be near her lover, an opera singer.
(d) To escape a disapproving family.

5. Where is Walter Hardy heading?
(a) For Washington Square Park.
(b) For Central Park.
(c) For Madison Square Garden.
(d) For Prince Street station.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who dozes on a slatted bench?

2. What has appeared in the window-box of the woman next door?

3. Her memories of 'taking the Host' show us what about Laura?

4. Which novel is Laura Brown reading?

5. What is the problem with the faces of George Washington?

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