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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 Peter think when he hears a siren of the ambulance?

2. According to Peter, who has had a great deal of influence on his life even though he has not seen him/her for many years?

3. Which of the following does Miss Kilman think that Clarissa has?

4. How does Clarissa respond to what Richard tells her about his work?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"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 2

Project into the future ten years after the end of the novel and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Clarissa and three other characters. Be sure to incorporate personal, political and cultural impacts on the characters' lives.

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Peter. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? Is he a positive person? What else can you say about the character?

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