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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While talking with Peter, Clarissa brings up the days _____________________.
(a) at Oxford.
(b) after their wedding.
(c) of her illness.
(d) at her father's house.

2. Peter's life is very __________________.
(a) sad.
(b) boring.
(c) adventurous.
(d) chaotic.

3. What is Lucrezia's nickname?
(a) Lu-Lu.
(b) Lucy.
(c) Rezia.
(d) Zia.

4. How did Peter feel about Clarissa when they were in Bourton?
(a) He thought she was a great actress.
(b) He thought she was rude to him.
(c) He thought she was incapable of love.
(d) He was madly in love with her.

5. Why has Peter returned to London?
(a) To see about getting a divorce.
(b) To get married.
(c) To go to a funeral.
(d) To attend his son's graduation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Clarissa see outside the floral shop window?

2. Why can Clarissa not remember Peter's name?

3. What lends an air of mystery to the vehicle in #20?

4. Who is Clarissa's housekeeper?

5. Clarissa is fond of viewing things as ___________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the source of Septimus' odd behavior, and what is the only recourse Rezia feels that she has?

2. How did Peter know that Clarissa was in love with Richard Dalloway?

3. What does Peter recall about Sally Seton from years ago?

4. What does Peter not realize about Clarissa as he chats with her in her room?

5. How does the author introduce Clarissa Dalloway?

6. What does Peter feel about seeing Clarissa after so many years, and to what does he attribute Clarissa's breaking their engagement?

7. What are Clarissa's thoughts on this June morning and what are some of the reasons that the world seems pleasant to her?

8. Why had Clarissa broken off her engagement to Peter?

9. What memories does Clarissa have about living at Bourton and being in love with Sally Seton?

10. Who is Daisy and what role does she play in Peter's life?

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