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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 think about the things Septimus had written or drawn?
(a) They are troubling.
(b) They are incriminating.
(c) They are beautiful.
(d) They are amateurish.

2. Septimus notes that he can still appreciate the beauty of __________________.
(a) words.
(b) laughter.
(c) art.
(d) his wife.

3. What does Richard dislike about Hugh?
(a) His haughtiness.
(b) His sense of humor.
(c) His grammar.
(d) His clothes.

4. Septimus thinks the hat Rezia works on looks like it is fit for whom?
(a) A cowboy.
(b) A policeman.
(c) An organ grinder's monkey.
(d) A bishop.

5. According to Sir William, "The people we are most fond of are not good for us when we are ____________."
(a) lost.
(b) ill.
(c) broke.
(d) happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Septimus grow up?

2. Who arrives to see Septimus and forces his/her way into his bedroom when Rezia resists?

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

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

5. How does Richard show his love for Clarissa?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. How does Elizabeth feel about Miss Kilman's feelings for her?

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

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

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