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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. Where did Virginia get the material for A Sketch of the Past?
(a) Talks with her sister.
(b) All of these.
(c) Her other writings.
(d) Her memories.

2. What was the name of Julia's first husband?
(a) Henry.
(b) Hallsworth.
(c) Howard.
(d) Herbert.

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

4. How does Virginia describe George?
(a) Ineffective.
(b) All of these.
(c) Childish.
(d) Innocent.

5. What does Virginia say made her feel shameful when she was young?
(a) Looking into a mirror.
(b) Praying to be beautiful.
(c) Talking back to her mother.
(d) Brushing her sister's hair.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was hesitant to purchase the vacation house?

2. When was the vacation house sold?

3. What season did the Stephen's visit the vacation home?

4. What does Virginia say provides the shocks needed for awareness?

5. Why does Virginia say she remembered her mother so well, even though she was young at her death?

(see the answer key)

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