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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why can Clarissa not remember Peter's name?
(a) She has just awakened.
(b) She is so surprised to see him.
(c) She is talking with other people.
(d) She is talking on the phone.

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

4. What lends an air of mystery to the vehicle in #20?
(a) A shade is drawn to hide the identity of the passenger.
(b) The lights are flashing.
(c) It is painted completely black.
(d) The windows are all blacked out.

5. Which of the following is NOT something that occurs in the middle of June?
(a) Reading novels.
(b) Garden parties.
(c) Dancing all night.
(d) Polo ponies.

6. What is the name of the floral shop where Clarissa shops?
(a) A'Bloom.
(b) Ivy League.
(c) Mulberry's Shop.
(d) Roxy's Shop.

7. What is Maisie's last name?
(a) Sloane.
(b) Johnson.
(c) Murray.
(d) Hall.

8. Whose marriage proposal had Clarissa turned down?
(a) James McAllister's.
(b) Philip Sloane's.
(c) Hugh Whitbread's.
(d) Peter Walsh's.

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

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

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

12. In what city does Clarissa Dalloway live?
(a) London.
(b) Rome.
(c) New York.
(d) Paris.

13. How did Peter feel about Clarissa when they were in Bourton?
(a) He thought she was incapable of love.
(b) He thought she was rude to him.
(c) He thought she was a great actress.
(d) He was madly in love with her.

14. How had Clarissa hurt Peter years ago?
(a) She broke off their engagement.
(b) She dated his best friend.
(c) She divorced him.
(d) She had an abortion.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The relationship between Clarissa and Peter is ________________.

2. Who is the woman Peter now plans to marry?

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

4. Who enters the room when Peter is questioning Clarissa about her happiness with Richard?

5. Who was Clarissa's maiden aunt?

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