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

2. What does Hugh bring to the person in #100 when arriving for lunch?
(a) Cigars.
(b) Candy.
(c) Wine.
(d) Flowers.

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

4. Where does Richard Dalloway work?
(a) The House of Commons.
(b) A newspaper.
(c) His private law practice.
(d) Oxford University.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Richard dislike about Hugh?

3. How long have Hugh Whitbread and Richard Dalloway been friends?

4. What does Elizabeth forget to bring downstairs with her?

5. What were Septimus' feelings for Rezia?

Short Essay Questions

1. What had happened to Septimus during and after the war?

2. How are Miss Kilman's religion and her feelings about Clarissa in conflict?

3. Describe Septimus' first appointment with Sir William and what does Sir William think about Septimus' condition?

4. What is Septimus' state of mind as he lies on the sofa in the sitting room?

5. Why is Rezia especially anxious for Septimus to see Sir William Bradshaw?

6. When Septimus was young what did he want to do for his career?

7. What does Rezia write down as Septimus talks while lying on the sofa?

8. What are Miss Kilman's feelings for Elizabeth?

9. What is the strained relationship between Miss Kilman and Clarissa?

10. Why does Miss Kilman dislike Clarissa so much?

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