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

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

3. Septimus is no longer able to ________________.
(a) paint.
(b) feel.
(c) drink wine.
(d) drive.

4. What nationality is Rezia?
(a) Portugese.
(b) American.
(c) Italian.
(d) Russian.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Rezia decide to hide Septimus' papers?

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

3. What kind of flowers does Richard give to Clarissa?

4. What does Hugh buy for his wife?

5. What had Septimus wanted to do when he was young?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where did Rezia first meet Septimus, and what was her perception of him?

2. What was Dr. Holmes' diagnosis of Septimus?

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

4. From what emotional problem is Septimus suffering?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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