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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Sketch of the Past, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Virginia describe the relationship between her mother and stepfather?
(a) Convenient.
(b) Volatile.
(c) Loving.
(d) Unhealthy.

2. What did Woolf believe about people's identity?
(a) It was always changing.
(b) It could never be defined.
(c) It remained the same.
(d) It did not exist.

3. What was Virginia's sister's occupation?
(a) Writer.
(b) Actress.
(c) Painter.
(d) Singer.

4. Why did some people hesitate to publish the writings in this book?
(a) They were unfinished.
(b) They were different from other writings.
(c) The family objected.
(d) They had harsh themes.

5. What does Virginia say was the main difference between her mother and her oldest sister?
(a) Her mother was more skilled.
(b) Her sister was happier.
(c) Her mother was controlling.
(d) Her sister was belligerent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Virginia say the sensual experiences in life teach us?

2. How did Woolf truly come to understand her beliefs and her place in the world?

3. How old was Virginia when her mother died?

4. Where did Virginia get the material for A Sketch of the Past?

5. What does the editor say is different about A Sketch of the Past when compared to Reminiscences?

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