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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 had the person in #100 organized during the war?

2. According to Sir William, "The people we are most fond of are not good for us when we are ____________."

3. Septimus thinks the hat Rezia works on looks like it is fit for whom?

4. How does Richard show his love for Clarissa?

5. Septimus notes that he can still appreciate the beauty of __________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Elizabeth feel about Miss Kilman's feelings for her?

2. What does Rezia write down as Septimus talks while lying on the sofa?

3. When Septimus was young what did he want to do for his career?

4. What had happened to Septimus during and after the war?

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

6. Why does Richard find it difficult to express his love for Clarissa?

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

8. Why does Miss Kilman dislike Clarissa so much?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

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 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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