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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 do Hugh and Richard stop after having lunch?

3. Sir William is annoyed at Dr. Holmes' recommendation that Septimus take ______________________.

4. Who gives Elizabeth lessons at the Dalloway home?

5. Which of the following does NOT describe Miss Kilman?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Richard buy Clarissa flowers after Hugh buys his wife jewelry?

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

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

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

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

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

7. What is the unspoken rivalry between Hugh Whitbread and Richard Dalloway?

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. What are Miss Kilman's feelings for Elizabeth?

10. Why does Miss Kilman dislike Clarissa so much?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

Create a character study of Septimus. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams and fears? Does he have a mental or physical condition? What else can you say about the character?

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