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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Virginia describe the relationship between her mother and stepfather?
(a) Unhealthy.
(b) Volatile.
(c) Loving.
(d) Convenient.

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

4. Who was Virginia writing Reminiscences for?
(a) Her stepfather.
(b) Her sister.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her nephew.

5. What word does the editor use to describe these memoirs as glimpses into Virginia's life?
(a) Secrets.
(b) Glances.
(c) Mysteries.
(d) Keyholes.

6. How many levels was Woolf's work analyzed on by the editor?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 1.

7. What was the name of Julia's first husband?
(a) Herbert.
(b) Howard.
(c) Hallsworth.
(d) Henry.

8. Who once touched Virginia in a sexual manner?
(a) Thobin.
(b) Gerald.
(c) Geric.
(d) George.

9. Where did Virginia see her first vivid colors?
(a) Her father's garden.
(b) A bouquet of flowers.
(c) Her mother's dress.
(d) A story book.

10. How did Virginia think her idea of existence fit in with other artists like her?
(a) She was a different artist.
(b) She could never really know for sure.
(c) She was the exact opposite.
(d) She saw it the same way.

11. How did Virginia's mother show her controlling nature?
(a) She was strict about education.
(b) She thought she could do everything better than others.
(c) She didn't let strangers into her home.
(d) She didn't allow maids to be hired in her home.

12. How were Virginia and Thoby related?
(a) He was her brother.
(b) He was her uncle.
(c) He was her cousin.
(d) He was her godfather.

13. What does Virginia say George was deluded about?
(a) His religious beliefs.
(b) His intelligence.
(c) His own worth.
(d) His social status.

14. How does Virginia describe her mother's death?
(a) The opening of a door.
(b) The light of a candle being snuffed out.
(c) The greatest disaster that could happen.
(d) The turning point in her life of comfort.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Virginia describe Julia's first husband?

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

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

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

5. Where was Julia born?

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