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

2. What does the clerk give to Peter when he returns to his hotel?
(a) Some magazines.
(b) A room key.
(c) A stack of letters.
(d) A dinner menu.

3. According to Peter, women don't know what __________________ is.
(a) money.
(b) time.
(c) loyalty.
(d) passion.

4. What alarmed Dr. Holmes about Septimus' condition?
(a) His nosebleeds.
(b) His lack of memory.
(c) His wheezing.
(d) His talking about death.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To which author's work did Septimus want to introduce Rezia?

2. Septimus is no longer able to ________________.

3. How often did Dr. Holmes visit Septimus?

4. Which of the following does Septimus NOT think about as he walks to his appointment?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Miss Kilman dislike Clarissa so much?

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

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

7. Why does Richard buy Clarissa flowers after Hugh buys his wife jewelry?

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

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

10. What is Clarissa's response when Richard gives her roses?

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