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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Peter feel about Clarissa?
(a) He is her best friend.
(b) He is angry with her.
(c) He still loves her.
(d) He likes her.

2. Septimus is no longer able to ________________.
(a) feel.
(b) paint.
(c) drive.
(d) drink wine.

3. What is the source of Stephen's emotional difficulties?
(a) His mother's death.
(b) A business failure.
(c) A divorce.
(d) The war.

4. What does Septimus feel when witnessing other people's despair and sadness?
(a) Unfeeling blankness.
(b) Irrational anger.
(c) True empathy.
(d) A degree of sympathy.

5. What is Maisie's last name?
(a) Hall.
(b) Murray.
(c) Johnson.
(d) Sloane.

Short Answer Questions

1. The doctor tells Septimus' wife that she must keep Septimus __________________________.

2. What is Lucrezia's nickname?

3. Who enters the room when Peter is questioning Clarissa about her happiness with Richard?

4. How does Clarissa characterize Hugh?

5. What does Clarissa think about marriage to Peter?

(see the answer key)

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