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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. Septimus is no longer able to ________________.

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

4. How does Richard show his love for Clarissa?

5. What does Septimus feel when witnessing other people's despair and sadness?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why is Rezia especially anxious for Septimus to see Sir William Bradshaw?

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

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

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

7. Describe Septimus' first appointment with Sir William and what does Sir William think about Septimus' condition?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Describe the major settings for the novel. Why does Woolf use the settings she does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

Essay Topic 3

Woolf was a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, and then briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

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