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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Virginia think her idea of existence fit in with other artists like her?

2. How did Julia meet Thoby?

3. How did Virginia's mother show her controlling nature?

4. Which of these stories was written later in Woolf's career?

5. What was Virginia's sister's occupation?

Short Essay Questions

1. What were some of the major differences between Stella and Julia?

2. What did Virginia notice about her own memory?

3. How did Stella die?

4. What gave Virginia a sense of self-importance?

5. How were the members of Old Bloomsbury thought of by most of the higher society members?

6. Why did some people object to publishing this book?

7. Who was Lady Ottoline Morrell?

8. Who was Virginia writing Recollections for?

9. Why was Sybil Colfax friends with Virginia?

10. Why did George stop paying any attention to Vanessa?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How did Virginia's tragic and unique childhood affect her life in adulthood?

Essay Topic 2

Sacrifice was a theme that was very prevalent in this book. Who were the people most affected by this theme, and how did they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

Essay Topic 3

Diversity was a major theme in this book as many different lifestyles and ranks in society were involved. How is this theme shown in this book, and why do you think the author felt it was so important?

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