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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Sketch of the Past, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Virginia say provides the shocks needed for awareness?
(a) Past memories.
(b) Dreams.
(c) Traumatic happenings.
(d) Transcendant experiences.

2. Why did Virginia's oldest sister feel so much guilt after her mother's death?
(a) She did not want to care for her family.
(b) She fought with her mother the day before.
(c) She was afraid to have more responsibility.
(d) She was not there when it happened.

3. How long had Virginia's mother been dead when Virginia started writing A Sketch of the Past?
(a) 44 years.
(b) 34 years.
(c) 46 years.
(d) 36 years.

4. Which part of her mind does Virginia say made the first memory of the vacation home?
(a) Her literal mind.
(b) Her literary mind.
(c) Her ephemeral mind.
(d) Her spiritual mind.

5. What does Virginia say Julia's legacy to her was?
(a) Cynicism.
(b) Saintliness.
(c) Better learning experiences.
(d) Deep experiences.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the most important sister to Virginia?

2. What does Virginia say filled the home after Julia's death?

3. How does Virginia describe the relationship between her mother and stepfather?

4. Why did Virginia never gain a full appreciation for Julia's beauty?

5. What kind of fabric did Virginia compare day-to-day living to?

(see the answer key)

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