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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 saved Stella from physical grieving?
(a) Her affair.
(b) Her determined attitude.
(c) Her spiritual lightness.
(d) Her honesty.

2. What was the name of Stella's husband?
(a) Jake.
(b) Jim.
(c) Jon.
(d) Jack.

3. How did critics generally label Woolf's work?
(a) Controversial.
(b) Creative.
(c) Curt.
(d) Cautious.

4. What about Virginia did Julia correct while she was dying?
(a) Her hair style.
(b) Her grammar.
(c) Her spelling.
(d) Her posture.

5. What was the name of Virginia's oldest nephew?
(a) Julian.
(b) Jerome.
(c) Jerry.
(d) Jacob.

Short Answer Questions

1. How were Virginia and Thoby related?

2. Where was the family vacation home?

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

4. How did Julia meet Thoby?

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

(see the answer key)

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