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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Memoir Club Contributions, Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Virginia say her recollections might not be correct?
(a) She was very emotional.
(b) She was very young.
(c) She was making it more entertaining.
(d) She had heard different accounts.

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

3. What was Lytton Strachey's occupation?
(a) Researcher.
(b) Lawyer.
(c) Historian.
(d) Professor.

4. Why was Virginia friends with Sybil Colfax?
(a) She had a title.
(b) She had a lot of money.
(c) She had a handsome son.
(d) She was very popular.

5. What did Virginia think was her god-given purpose?
(a) To elevate man.
(b) To find her soulmate.
(c) To help her family.
(d) To write her feelings.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the editor say is different about A Sketch of the Past when compared to Reminiscences?

3. Where was Julia born?

4. What realm does the editor hope these writings will touch?

5. How did Virginia Woolf make herself improve her skills?

(see the answer key)

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