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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through pages 44-87.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Septimus do in the crowd that embarrasses his wife?
(a) Tells bawdy jokes.
(b) Chastises complete strangers.
(c) Starts to take off his clothes.
(d) Talks aloud and writes notes on envelopes.

2. What about Clarissa amazes Peter?
(a) That she still has such power over him.
(b) That she has started a business.
(c) That she is going to college.
(d) That she is still so beautiful.

3. Who was Septimus' friend who died in the war?
(a) Erick.
(b) Edward.
(c) Evan.
(d) Eugene.

4. Why does Peter Walsh think that he doesn't like returning to England?
(a) He rejects the idea of a monarchy.
(b) He doesn't approve of the prime minister's policies.
(c) It is too ravaged from the war.
(d) The politeness of society has waned.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has Clarissa been thinking a lot about lately?

2. Clarissa wishes she could be more like _________________.

3. What does Clarissa see outside the floral shop window?

4. In what city does Clarissa Dalloway live?

5. Peter thinks that Clarissa looks at him as ______________________.

(see the answer key)

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