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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) Wherever Richard's are scattered.
(b) In her own garden.
(c) On the big dune at Wellfleet.
(d) Over the lake in Central Park.

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

3. What does Virginia fear?
(a) Pain.
(b) Jellyfish.
(c) Anger.
(d) Relapse.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What world does Laura feel she now inhabits?

2. How does Virginia describe Ralph?

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

4. What is unusual about Clarissa and Sally?

5. What is the very long chapter in Richard's novel concerned with?

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