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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. Which of the following does Septimus NOT think about as he walks to his appointment?
(a) His dinner reservation.
(b) His love of Keats.
(c) His love of Shakespeare.
(d) His youth.

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

3. What does Hugh buy for his wife?
(a) A bouquet of flowers.
(b) A ring.
(c) A necklace.
(d) A car.

4. To which author's work did Septimus want to introduce Rezia?
(a) Hemingway.
(b) Dickens.
(c) Joyce.
(d) Shakespeare.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mill Kilman get upset at Elizabeth when they go to tea?

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

3. What does Rezia think about the things Septimus had written or drawn?

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

5. How does Septimus commit suicide?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Rezia feel about Septimus being admitted to a home?

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

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

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

5. What happens when Rezia and Septimus laugh about the hat for Mrs. Peters that makes Rezia believe that perhaps Septimus is coming back?

6. What hope does Rezia hold out for regarding the appointment with Sir William Bradshaw?

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

8. As Peter strolls in the park, what is he certain of regarding Clarissa even though she had seemed cold to him?

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

10. Why does Rezia hide Septimus' writing and drawings?

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