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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where would Clarissa like her ashes to be scattered?
(a) On the big dune at Wellfleet.
(b) In her own garden.
(c) Wherever Richard's are scattered.
(d) Over the lake in Central Park.

2. What is Louis' profession?
(a) He is an actor.
(b) He is a farmer.
(c) He is a drama teacher.
(d) He is a travel agent.

3. What does Virginia imagine appearing as a jellyfish?
(a) Death.
(b) Her headache.
(c) Her anger towards Nelly.
(d) A character in Mrs Dalloway.

4. What is little Richie's response to his mother's return?
(a) He is overwhelmed with love and relief.
(b) He's annoyed because he's been having a fine time playing and wanted this to continue.
(c) He is frightened.
(d) He tells her to come back later when he has finished his game.

5. What is important about the imagery of the squirrel's tail?
(a) Its question mark shape links to Laura's musing about death.
(b) Its shape makes us question ourselves on environmental issues.
(c) It reminds us to look out for squirrels when we are driving.
(d) It's imagery never been used previously in literature.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has a voice like a parakeet, according to Virginia?

2. What does the word 'emanate' mean?

3. What world does Laura feel she now inhabits?

4. How much of her book has Laura now read?

5. How does Virginia describe Ralph?

(see the answer key)

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