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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 Rezia think about the things Septimus had written or drawn?

2. Where does Peter stroll after he leaves Clarissa's house?

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

4. What does Clarissa make fun of regarding Mill Kilman?

5. Who invites Hugh Whitbread and Richard Dalloway to lunch?

Short Essay Questions

1. As Peter strolls in the park, what is he certain of regarding Clarissa even though she had seemed cold to him?

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

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

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

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

6. Why does Miss Kilman dislike Clarissa so much?

7. Why does Rezia hide Septimus' writing and drawings?

8. What hope does Rezia hold out for regarding the appointment with Sir William Bradshaw?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Miss Kilman. What is her role in the story? What was the author trying to accomplish by developing Miss Kilman's character in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

The theme of struggling with personal identity is an important one in this novel. Describe how it extends through setting, character and issues and provide examples for each.

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Clarissa. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Clarissa?

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