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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through pages 88-130.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Septimus notes that he can still appreciate the beauty of __________________.
(a) words.
(b) art.
(c) laughter.
(d) his wife.

2. What does Clarissa find ridiculous about Peter?
(a) That he won't update his wardrobe.
(b) That he drinks too much.
(c) That he flirts with younger women.
(d) That he is in love at his age.

3. What is Clarissa's husband's name?
(a) Richard.
(b) James.
(c) Paul.
(d) Andrew.

4. According to Peter, women don't know what __________________ is.
(a) loyalty.
(b) passion.
(c) money.
(d) time.

5. How did Peter feel about Clarissa when they were in Bourton?
(a) He thought she was a great actress.
(b) He thought she was rude to him.
(c) He was madly in love with her.
(d) He thought she was incapable of love.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Peter's perception of Clarissa after he leaves her house?

2. Whose marriage proposal had Clarissa turned down?

3. What was Dr. Holmes' diagnosis of Septimus?

4. How long has Peter Walsh been gone from England?

5. Who is Hugh's mother?

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