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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Rezia works on a hat for whom?
(a) Mrs. Peters.
(b) Clarissa.
(c) Elizabeth.
(d) Mill Kilman.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

13. What does Clarissa say to Peter in a letter?
(a) That the party has been cancelled.
(b) That she is leaving Richard.
(c) That she needs his advice about Elizabeth.
(d) That it was heavenly to see him.

14. What were Septimus' feelings for Rezia?
(a) He admired her.
(b) He was crazy about her.
(c) He barely tolerated her.
(d) He never loved her at all.

15. What is Elizabeth's heritage and looks?
(a) Spanish.
(b) Chinese.
(c) British.
(d) Russian.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Sir William is annoyed at Dr. Holmes' recommendation that Septimus take ______________________.

3. Where does Peter stroll after he leaves Clarissa's house?

4. What does Miss Kilman always encourage Elizabeth to do?

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

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