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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Lucy's Irish cook?
(a) Mrs. O' Leary.
(b) Mrs. Walker.
(c) Mrs. Geary.
(d) Mrs. Shannon.

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

3. What does Clarissa see outside the floral shop window?
(a) A motorcycle.
(b) A police car.
(c) An ambulance.
(d) A chauffeured car.

4. Why is Hugh not very cheerful lately?
(a) His mother is ill.
(b) He has lost his job.
(c) He is divorcing his wife.
(d) He has been sick.

5. While talking with Peter, Clarissa brings up the days _____________________.
(a) after their wedding.
(b) of her illness.
(c) at her father's house.
(d) at Oxford.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which relative of Clarissa's did Peter find it impossible to get along?

2. Peter thinks that Clarissa cannot understand ____________________.

3. Who is Clarissa's housekeeper?

4. How had Clarissa hurt Peter years ago?

5. The relationship between Clarissa and Peter is ________________.

(see the answer key)

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