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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what way does Laura think she is similar to Virginia Woolf?
(a) She has a husband who doesn't quite understand her.
(b) She thinks both of them could arrange flowers beautifully.
(c) She thinks she has a touch of the same brilliance.
(d) She has a big nose, and so does Virginia.

2. Literally, what does the word 'porcine' mean?
(a) Fat.
(b) Like a porcupine.
(c) Uncertain.
(d) Like a pig.

3. What does a good house speak of?
(a) Comfort and safety.
(b) The social standing of the owners.
(c) The skill of the architect and builders.
(d) Good taste.

4. What does the word 'emanate' mean?
(a) To become important.
(b) To raise higher.
(c) To flow from a source.
(d) To persuade people to join a religion.

5. Where is Leonard when Virginia goes to talk to him?
(a) In the printing room.
(b) In the garden.
(c) In his study.
(d) In the kitchen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What troubles Laura about Richie?

2. What is perverse about Richard's good fortune?

3. What pet-name does Laura have for Richie?

4. What is the reason for the slabs of italic type in this chapter?

5. What is Laura doing with the blue bowl?

(see the answer key)

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