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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 does the weather on this day make Clarissa feel?

2. Clarissa is embarrassed that Peter sees her _____________________.

3. How had Clarissa hurt Peter years ago?

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

5. How does Clarissa characterize Hugh?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. How does the author introduce Clarissa Dalloway?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one theme in the book. Identify at least two themes in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of keeping up appearances. Identify at least two themes about keeping up appearances in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

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