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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 long has Peter Walsh been gone from England?

2. What is Lucrezia's nickname?

3. What is Maisie's last name?

4. What is the name of the floral shop where Clarissa shops?

5. Peter's life is very __________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Who is Daisy and what role does she play in Peter's life?

9. How does the author introduce Clarissa Dalloway?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a character study of Peter. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? Is he a positive person? What else can you say about the character?

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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