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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. What does Hugh buy for his wife?

2. What nationality is Rezia?

3. What kind of flowers does Richard give to Clarissa?

4. What does Rezia think about the things Septimus had written or drawn?

5. Why does Sir William think that Septimus needs to go into a home?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Sir William recommend that Septimus be put into a home?

2. What are Miss Kilman's feelings for Elizabeth?

3. What is Clarissa's response when Richard gives her roses?

4. What was Dr. Holmes' diagnosis of Septimus?

5. What is the strained relationship between Miss Kilman and Clarissa?

6. Where did Rezia first meet Septimus, and what was her perception of him?

7. What is Septimus' state of mind as he lies on the sofa in the sitting room?

8. What happens when Rezia and Septimus laugh about the hat for Mrs. Peters that makes Rezia believe that perhaps Septimus is coming back?

9. How does Rezia feel about Septimus being admitted to a home?

10. How are Miss Kilman's religion and her feelings about Clarissa in conflict?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the significance of the novel's simple title -- "Mrs. Dalloway". Why did Woolf choose this title? Is there an understood message in the title? Is there another title you can suggest that might be more appropriate?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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

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