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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 Mill Kilman get upset at Elizabeth when they go to tea?
(a) Elizabeth spills tea all over the table.
(b) Elizabeth refuses to pass the sugar cubes.
(c) Elizabeth drops a tea cup on the floor.
(d) Elizabeth leaves sooner than Mill Kilman would like.

2. According to Peter, who has had a great deal of influence on his life even though he has not seen him/her for many years?
(a) Septimus.
(b) Sally.
(c) Clarissa.
(d) Richard.

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

4. Who arrives to see Septimus and forces his/her way into his bedroom when Rezia resists?
(a) Richard.
(b) Peter.
(c) Clarissa.
(d) Dr. Holmes.

5. What does Septimus feel when witnessing other people's despair and sadness?
(a) True empathy.
(b) Unfeeling blankness.
(c) A degree of sympathy.
(d) Irrational anger.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where did Septimus grow up?

3. What had Septimus lost in the war?

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

5. How does Miss Kilman feel about Clarissa?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Miss Kilman dislike Clarissa so much?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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