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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While in the park, Peter spots a woman with _____________________.
(a) a wheelchair.
(b) a deformed hand.
(c) a pink umbrella.
(d) buckets of flowers.

2. According to Sir William, "The people we are most fond of are not good for us when we are ____________."
(a) broke.
(b) lost.
(c) ill.
(d) happy.

3. What does Rezia write down as she watches Septimus lying on the sofa?
(a) Septimus' words as he talks in his sleep.
(b) Septimus' temperature.
(c) Septimus' rambling thoughts.
(d) Septimus' movements as he sleeps.

4. How does Richard show his love for Clarissa?
(a) He gives her flowers.
(b) He gives her a generous allowance.
(c) He writes poetry.
(d) He gives her jewelry.

5. Why does Sir William think that Septimus needs to go into a home?
(a) To be with people who are like him.
(b) The threat of suicide.
(c) To have experimental treatment.
(d) So he can see him every day.

6. What help does the person in #100 need from Hugh and Richard?
(a) Moving a heavy cabinet.
(b) Editing a letter.
(c) Hiring a chauffeur.
(d) Financial planning.

7. What does Septimus mutter about during his visit with Sir William?
(a) Getting revenge.
(b) Having an affair.
(c) Investing his money.
(d) Committing a crime.

8. What subject does Miss Kilman teach?
(a) History.
(b) Literature.
(c) Biology.
(d) Math.

9. What is Peter's perception of Clarissa after he leaves her house?
(a) How distracted she was.
(b) How much she is in love with her husband.
(c) How cold she seemed toward him.
(d) How angry she was at her daughter.

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

11. Which of the following does NOT describe Septimus as he was when he met Rezia?
(a) Serious.
(b) Experienced.
(c) Thoughtful.
(d) Buoyant.

12. Who arrives to see Septimus and forces his/her way into his bedroom when Rezia resists?
(a) Dr. Holmes.
(b) Peter.
(c) Clarissa.
(d) Richard.

13. What had Septimus lost in the war?
(a) His right leg.
(b) His emotions.
(c) His journal.
(d) His left arm.

14. Which of the following does NOT describe Miss Kilman?
(a) She is dumpy.
(b) She is delightful.
(c) She looks old.
(d) She wears ugly clothes.

15. What does Elizabeth forget to bring downstairs with her?
(a) Her journal.
(b) Her coat.
(c) Her umbrella.
(d) Her gloves.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Septimus NOT think about as he walks to his appointment?

2. Where does Richard Dalloway work?

3. What does Septimus think about as he and Rezia walk toward their appointment?

4. According to Peter, who has had a great deal of influence on his life even though he has not seen him/her for many years?

5. Who invites Hugh Whitbread and Richard Dalloway to lunch?

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