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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. What realm does the editor hope these writings will touch?
(a) The mind.
(b) The senses.
(c) The spirit.
(d) The physical being.

2. What was the last name of Virginia's real father?
(a) Shelton.
(b) Stallin.
(c) Stephen.
(d) Seymore.

3. How did the first family vacation turn out, after Stella's death?
(a) Calmly.
(b) Surprisingly.
(c) Happily.
(d) Miserably.

4. How did Virginia think her idea of existence fit in with other artists like her?
(a) She could never really know for sure.
(b) She saw it the same way.
(c) She was the exact opposite.
(d) She was a different artist.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What literary device is used for most of the dialogue in Reminiscences?

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

3. What is "Reminiscences" about?

4. Where was the family vacation home?

5. Why did some people hesitate to publish the writings in this book?

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