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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 Richard insist that Clarissa do after lunch?

2. What does Rezia write down as she watches Septimus lying on the sofa?

3. It is said that Sir William Bradshaw could diagnose an illness in ___________________.

4. What does Elizabeth forget to bring downstairs with her?

5. What does Peter think when he hears a siren of the ambulance?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. From what emotional problem is Septimus suffering?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Create a character study of Rezia. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? Her fears and doubts? What else can you say about the character?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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