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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Peter feel about Clarissa when they were in Bourton?

2. Peter blurts out to Clarissa that he is in love with ________________________.

3. Which one of Clarissa's friends does Hugh dislike?

4. Who is Septimus' wife?

5. Who has Clarissa been thinking a lot about lately?

Short Essay Questions

1. What memories does Clarissa have about living at Bourton and being in love with Sally Seton?

2. Who are Septimus and Lucrezia and what behavior of Septimus' bothers her when they are with other people in the park?

3. What were Peter's thoughts of Richard Dalloway when he first met him at a dinner party?

4. What is wrong with the dress Clarissa wants to wear to her party?

5. What are Clarissa's immediate thoughts when Peter surprises her by showing up at her house?

6. What do both Peter and Clarissa secretly think about the other?

7. What does Peter recall about Sally Seton from years ago?

8. How has Septimus changed since the war and what are Rezia's thoughts about his altered behavior now?

9. How does the author introduce Clarissa Dalloway?

10. What is the source of Septimus' odd behavior, and what is the only recourse Rezia feels that she has?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the role of gays and lesbians in the early 20th century. What precedents were they forced to follow? What restrictions did they have? What freedoms did they have that 21st century gays and lesbians do not have?

Essay Topic 2

"Mrs. Dalloway" is a classic mid-life crisis story. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Rezia. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? Her fears and doubts? What else can you say about the character?

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