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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Peter thinks that Clarissa cannot understand ____________________.
(a) how a business runs.
(b) the workings of Parliament.
(c) international finances.
(d) the level of Peter's heartbreak.

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

3. Peter's life is very __________________.
(a) boring.
(b) sad.
(c) adventurous.
(d) chaotic.

4. Who has Clarissa been thinking a lot about lately?
(a) Robert.
(b) David.
(c) Peter.
(d) Sally.

5. Who was Clarissa's maiden aunt?
(a) Aunt Beatrice.
(b) Aunt Helena.
(c) Aunt Marjorie.
(d) Aunt Elizabeth.

6. What color is Clarissa's favorite dress?
(a) Green.
(b) Lavendar.
(c) Black.
(d) Yellow.

7. Who is Clarissa's housekeeper?
(a) Estelle.
(b) Lucy.
(c) Lindy.
(d) Eve.

8. What does Clarissa think about marriage to Peter?
(a) She is glad that she did not marry him.
(b) She would marry him now if he asked.
(c) Perhaps she should have married him.
(d) It is not too late to marry him.

9. Which of the following is NOT something that Clarissa thinks is bred into her and her friends?
(a) Humor.
(b) Stoicism.
(c) Endurance.
(d) Tears.

10. How does Clarissa characterize Hugh?
(a) Angry.
(b) Philanthropic.
(c) Disinterested.
(d) Impeccable.

11. What month is it when the book begins?
(a) June.
(b) March.
(c) December.
(d) February.

12. Which of the following does NOT describe the young woman in #66?
(a) Bold.
(b) Brash.
(c) Daring.
(d) Furtive.

13. The relationship between Clarissa and Peter is ________________.
(a) strained.
(b) satisfying.
(c) loving.
(d) indulgent.

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

15. How does Peter feel about Clarissa?
(a) He is her best friend.
(b) He is angry with her.
(c) He likes her.
(d) He still loves her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the young woman in #66 do in her bedroom?

2. Why has Peter returned to London?

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

4. Who waits on Clarissa in the floral shop?

5. Where does Clarissa walk to hear the chimes of Big Ben?

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