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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Septimus commit suicide?
(a) He takes too many pills.
(b) He throws himself out a window.
(c) He slits his wrists.
(d) He hangs himself.

3. Why does Miss Kilman not buy anything when she and Elizabeth go shopping?
(a) She doesn't have any money.
(b) The trip is to buy things for Elizabeth.
(c) She doesn't see anything she likes.
(d) She doesn't like to shop with another person.

4. What does Rezia think about the things Septimus had written or drawn?
(a) They are troubling.
(b) They are beautiful.
(c) They are incriminating.
(d) They are amateurish.

5. Where does Peter stroll after he leaves Clarissa's house?
(a) St. James' Park.
(b) Fleet Street.
(c) Westminster Park.
(d) Regent's Park.

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

7. How does Clarissa respond to what Richard tells her about his work?
(a) She doesn't really hear or understand him.
(b) She ignores him.
(c) She listens intently.
(d) She listens and offers advice.

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

9. Where do Hugh and Richard stop after having lunch?
(a) A haberdashery.
(b) A pipe shop.
(c) A jewelry shop.
(d) A men's club.

10. What does Rezia think that the man in #78 will be able to do for Septimus?
(a) Instruct him on investing.
(b) Cure him right away.
(c) Help get his book published.
(d) Give him a publishing job.

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

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

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

14. What does the woman in #76 ask for?
(a) Boots.
(b) Coppers.
(c) Coat.
(d) Food.

15. What was Dr. Holmes' diagnosis of Septimus?
(a) He has food allergies.
(b) He has a speech impediment.
(c) He couldn't find anything wrong with him.
(d) He has a compromised immune system.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Elizabeth's heritage and looks?

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

3. What does Clarissa make fun of regarding Mill Kilman?

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

5. Where does Richard Dalloway work?

(see the answer keys)

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