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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. Which of these words did Virginia use to describe Stella?

2. Why did Virginia wish she could make a new first memory for herself?

3. Why does Virginia say she remembered her mother so well, even though she was young at her death?

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

5. What is "A Sketch From the Past" about?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Julia do to show her exacting nature as she was dying?

2. How did Virginia describe each of the men in her house and their daily activities?

3. What was the main flaw Virginia saw in her mother?

4. What happened on the family vacation after Stella's death?

5. What did Jack do that was not normal or highly looked upon during this time?

6. What was the normal breakfast routine in the house in Hyde Park?

7. How did her discussions with Strachey change Virginia's mindset about certain things?

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

9. Why does Virginia say she would prefer to make a new first memory for herself?

10. What did George make Virginia do, and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What did the title of this book mean? Why was it significant to Virginia's life and writings?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

What was Virginia's writing process, and how did she come to create this process for herself?

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