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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 was the name of the most important sister to Virginia?
(a) Victoria.
(b) Vanessa.
(c) Violet.
(d) Valerie.

2. When was the vacation house sold?
(a) After Stella's death.
(b) After Stella's marriage.
(c) After Virginia's engagement.
(d) After Julia's death.

3. How did Virginia's mother show her controlling nature?
(a) She thought she could do everything better than others.
(b) She didn't allow maids to be hired in her home.
(c) She was strict about education.
(d) She didn't let strangers into her home.

4. How did Thoby feel about his siblings?
(a) He was embarrassed by them.
(b) He was devoted to them.
(c) He was kind, but vacant to them.
(d) He was jealous of them.

5. What kind of village did the vacation home reside in?
(a) A farming village.
(b) A pecuniary village.
(c) A fishing village.
(d) An industrial village.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Virginia's mother when she died?

2. Where did Virginia see her first vivid colors?

3. What was the name of Virginia's oldest nephew?

4. Where was Julia's governess from?

5. What kind of fabric did Virginia compare day-to-day living to?

(see the answer key)

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