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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Memoir Club Contributions, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of events did Virginia and Vanessa host?
(a) Luncheons.
(b) Balls.
(c) Readings.
(d) Lectures.

2. How does Virginia describe her brother, Thoby?
(a) Kind, but not generous.
(b) Clever, but not intellectual.
(c) Spiritual, but not pious.
(d) Educated, but not bright.

3. How was George related to Virginia?
(a) He was her cousin.
(b) He was her uncle.
(c) He was her stepbrother.
(d) He was her half-brother.

4. What did Stella die of?
(a) Grief.
(b) Pneumonia.
(c) A heart attack.
(d) Consumption.

5. What does Virginia say her mother always did without question- almost to a fault?
(a) Taught her children.
(b) Believed the words of others.
(c) Listened to her favorite preacher.
(d) Supported her husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Virginia when she wrote A Sketch of the Past?

2. What was the name of Virginia's mother?

3. Who was the only person who was able to bring happiness back into the family after Julia's death?

4. Where would Virginia and Vanessa host events?

5. What did the editor hope to show people by publishing these writings?

(see the answer key)

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