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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 Miss Kilman always encourage Elizabeth to do?
(a) Write down her poetry.
(b) Be whoever and whatever she can.
(c) Become a doctor.
(d) Study some foreign languages.

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

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

4. Which of the following does NOT describe Septimus as he was when he met Rezia?
(a) Thoughtful.
(b) Experienced.
(c) Serious.
(d) Buoyant.

5. How does Septimus commit suicide?
(a) He slits his wrists.
(b) He throws himself out a window.
(c) He takes too many pills.
(d) He hangs himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Septimus feel when witnessing other people's despair and sadness?

2. It is said that Sir William Bradshaw could diagnose an illness in ___________________.

3. Which of the following best describes Miss Kilman?

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

5. Why does Sir William think that Septimus needs to go into a home?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Richard find it difficult to express his love for Clarissa?

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

4. From what emotional problem is Septimus suffering?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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