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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who dozes on a slatted bench?
(a) An old woman in a shawl.
(b) Leonard.
(c) Clarissa.
(d) An old woman in a red jacket.

2. In what season of the year does this part of the story take place?
(a) Spring.
(b) Summer.
(c) Autumn.
(d) Winter.

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

4. What factor turns Virginia into 'a fantastic figure'?
(a) The interplay of light on seaweed and water.
(b) Her fur coat.
(c) The stripes of green-black weed.
(d) The effect of the strong current as it carries her away.

5. Where does Virginia's body finally come to rest?
(a) Against a bridge piling at Southwark.
(b) Under a jetty at Richmond.
(c) Against a bridge piling at Southease.
(d) Under a bridge in London.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What sort of top is Clarissa wearing?

3. Why is she 'allowed' to be self-indulgent at the moment?

4. What sudden change in Virginia has occurred?

5. What color is Laura's gown?

(see the answer key)

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