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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through pages 1-43.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Peter Walsh marry?
(a) An American woman.
(b) An Irish woman.
(c) An Italian woman.
(d) An Indian woman.

2. Which one of Clarissa's friends does Hugh dislike?
(a) Max Schell.
(b) James McAllister.
(c) Peter Walsh.
(d) Philip Sloane.

3. Clarissa notes that some days are much like ____________________.
(a) Christmas morning.
(b) a kiss from a wave.
(c) the depths of hell.
(d) an unending party.

4. The doctor tells Septimus' wife that she must keep Septimus __________________________.
(a) from drinking too much.
(b) on complete bedrest.
(c) away from his old friends.
(d) focused on things that are real.

5. How does the weather on this day make Clarissa feel?
(a) Angry.
(b) Weepy.
(c) Full of life.
(d) Wistful.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Septimus do in the crowd that embarrasses his wife?

2. What month is it when the book begins?

3. What is Clarissa's husband's name?

4. Why does Peter Walsh think that he doesn't like returning to England?

5. How does Clarissa characterize Hugh?

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