Mrs. Dalloway Quiz | Eight Week Quiz E

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through pages 131-174.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What alarmed Dr. Holmes about Septimus' condition?
(a) His wheezing.
(b) His talking about death.
(c) His lack of memory.
(d) His nosebleeds.

2. Why does Clarissa not wear her favorite dress to her party?
(a) It is at the dry cleaners.
(b) She wears a new one instead.
(c) It is torn and has to be mended.
(d) She feels too chubby in it.

3. Where did Clarissa attend school?
(a) Cambridge.
(b) Oxford.
(c) Bourton.
(d) Westshire.

4. What mode of transportation does Elizabeth take to get home?
(a) Cab.
(b) Subway.
(c) Bicycle.
(d) Omnibus.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Peter not realize about Clarissa?

2. Why does Rezia decide to hide Septimus' papers?

3. What had Septimus lost in the war?

4. Who is Clarissa's housekeeper?

5. What does Rezia think that the man in #78 will be able to do for Septimus?

(see the answer key)

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