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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. With which woman did Clarissa fall in love with at school?

2. Who is Septimus' wife?

3. Where does Clarissa walk to hear the chimes of Big Ben?

4. Who ended the relationship between Clarissa and Peter?

5. What does Clarissa think about marriage to Peter?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Peter feel about seeing Clarissa after so many years, and to what does he attribute Clarissa's breaking their engagement?

2. Why had Clarissa broken off her engagement to Peter?

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

4. Who is Peter Walsh, and what role did he play in Clarissa's life?

5. What are Peter's perceptions of Clarissa after having been gone for five years?

6. What are Peter's thoughts about Clarissa as he walks away from her house?

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

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

9. What does Peter not realize about Clarissa as he chats with her in her room?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several events of foreshadowing in Mrs. Dalloway. Define foreshadowing. Cite at least two situations in the story that serve as foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

Create a character study of Septimus. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams and fears? Does he have a mental or physical condition? What else can you say about the character?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Miss Kilman. What is her role in the story? What was the author trying to accomplish by developing Miss Kilman's character in the novel?

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