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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Reminiscences, Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many living children did Virginia's mother have before marrying her second husband?
(a) 5.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

3. How did Virginia Woolf make herself improve her skills?
(a) She did daily drills.
(b) She read a lot.
(c) She had people criticize her work.
(d) She burned works that were bad.

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

5. How old was Virginia's mother when she died?
(a) 38.
(b) 28.
(c) 58.
(d) 48.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word does the editor use to describe these memoirs as glimpses into Virginia's life?

2. Who became Virginia's surrogate mother when her mother died?

3. What does Virginia say her mother always did without question- almost to a fault?

4. What is "A Sketch From the Past" about?

5. What was Virginia's sister's occupation?

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