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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following does Miss Kilman think that Clarissa has?
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Privilege.
(c) Fulfillment.
(d) Independence.

3. 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.

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

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

6. Septimus notes that he can still appreciate the beauty of __________________.
(a) art.
(b) words.
(c) his wife.
(d) laughter.

7. What had the person in #100 organized during the war?
(a) A blood drive.
(b) An African safari.
(c) A debutante ball.
(d) A hospital fundraiser.

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

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

10. Why does Rezia decide to hide Septimus' papers?
(a) So she can show them to their children one day.
(b) Because she wants to include them in a book.
(c) So no one can see his madness.
(d) Because he is shy about letting people see his work.

11. Where did Septimus go when he left home as a young man?
(a) Rome.
(b) London.
(c) New York.
(d) Paris.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the woman in #76 ask for?

2. Where do Hugh and Richard stop after having lunch?

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

4. What does Rezia think that the man in #78 will be able to do for Septimus?

5. Who arrives to see Septimus and forces his/her way into his bedroom when Rezia resists?

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