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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 had Clarissa hurt Peter years ago?

2. Whose marriage proposal had Clarissa turned down?

3. Why is Hugh not very cheerful lately?

4. Who is Septimus' wife?

5. In what city does Clarissa Dalloway live?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does the author introduce Clarissa Dalloway?

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

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

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

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

7. How did Peter know that Clarissa was in love with Richard Dalloway?

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

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

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

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

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 3

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?

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