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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Peter blurts out to Clarissa that he is in love with ________________________.
(a) his daughter's nanny.
(b) the wife of a Major in the Indian Army.
(c) his wife's sister.
(d) Clarissa.

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

3. Septimus' condition is probably what is today called ________________________.
(a) An epiphany.
(b) A core meltdown.
(c) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
(d) A nervous breakdown.

4. Who invites Hugh Whitbread and Richard Dalloway to lunch?
(a) Lady Bowen.
(b) Lady Bruton.
(c) Lady Burton.
(d) Lady Burgoyne.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who ended the relationship between Clarissa and Peter?

2. What had Septimus lost in the war?

3. What does the woman in #76 ask for?

4. What did Rezia talk about that left Septimus feeling nothing?

5. The relationship between Clarissa and Peter is ________________.

(see the answer key)

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