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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. Why did Virginia wish she could make a new first memory for herself?
(a) So it would make more sense.
(b) So it would help her.
(c) So it would show her something of herself.
(d) So it would be meaningful.

2. How does Virginia describe her mother's death?
(a) The opening of a door.
(b) The light of a candle being snuffed out.
(c) The greatest disaster that could happen.
(d) The turning point in her life of comfort.

3. What does Virginia say George was deluded about?
(a) His social status.
(b) His religious beliefs.
(c) His intelligence.
(d) His own worth.

4. Why did Julia decide to marry her first husband?
(a) She fell in love with him.
(b) She wanted his money.
(c) She thought he would be a good father.
(d) She wanted to please her own father.

5. Why did Virginia never gain a full appreciation for Julia's beauty?
(a) She was not very personable.
(b) She was never fond of hearing compliments.
(c) She died young.
(d) She was always surrounded by people.

Short Answer Questions

1. What career was Thoby pursuing?

2. Where was Julia's governess from?

3. Where did Virginia see her first vivid colors?

4. What was the name of Julia's first husband?

5. How did Thoby act when he was young?

(see the answer key)

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