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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Septimus think about as he and Rezia walk toward their appointment?
(a) How lovely his wife is.
(b) The message he carries.
(c) The book he is writing.
(d) That a storm is brewing.

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

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

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

5. What did Rezia talk about that left Septimus feeling nothing?
(a) Moving to Rome.
(b) Buying a Summer house.
(c) Having a baby.
(d) Getting a job.

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

7. Where did Rezia first meet Septimus?
(a) Rome.
(b) Vienna.
(c) Paris.
(d) Milan.

8. Which of the following best describes Miss Kilman?
(a) Trend-setter.
(b) Librarian.
(c) Professional chef.
(d) Born-again Christian.

9. 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?
(a) Sally.
(b) Clarissa.
(c) Septimus.
(d) Richard.

10. Sir William is annoyed at Dr. Holmes' recommendation that Septimus take ______________________.
(a) sleeping pills.
(b) bromide.
(c) a coffee enema.
(d) laudanum.

11. What had Septimus wanted to do when he was young?
(a) Paint.
(b) Sculpt.
(c) Act.
(d) Write.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Septimus go when he left home as a young man?

2. What is Peter's perception of Clarissa after he leaves her house?

3. How does Septimus commit suicide?

4. How does Miss Kilman feel about Clarissa?

5. What is the source of Stephen's emotional difficulties?

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