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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. Why does Peter Walsh think that he doesn't like returning to England?

2. Who is Clarissa's daughter?

3. What kind of parties does Peter recall from the days at Bourton?

4. Why has Peter returned to London?

5. Clarissa is embarrassed that Peter sees her _____________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Clarissa's thoughts on this June morning and what are some of the reasons that the world seems pleasant to her?

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

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

4. Which woman does Clarissa admire more than anyone and longs to be like her?

5. How does the author introduce Clarissa Dalloway?

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

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

8. Who would Peter spend time with at dinner parties when he didn't want to share Clarissa with anyone else?

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

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

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

The author used more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two examples about loss in the book and then explain why the examples support the theme.

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Richard. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams and fears? What else can you add about the character?

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