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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is described as being foreign-looking, with a Roman nose?
(a) Virginia Woolf.
(b) Clarissa Dalloway.
(c) Clarissa Vaughan.
(d) Laura Brown.

2. Sally is her lover, but who is Clarissa's truest friend?
(a) Dan.
(b) Virginia.
(c) Walter.
(d) Richard.

3. How does Virginia get along with her neighbors?
(a) She can't stand them because they never paint their shutters.
(b) Sometimes they clash, but on the whole they get on well.
(c) They are good friends and look out for each other.
(d) She doesn't. She doesn't know them.

4. Why has Kitty acted strangely and desperately?
(a) Her illness and imminent operation have made her afraid.
(b) She has realised she does not love Ray any more.
(c) She is jealous of Laura because she has a child.
(d) She is afraid she might be pregnant.

5. What literary device is represented by 'sinister beauty'?
(a) Oxymoron.
(b) Metaphor.
(c) Personification.
(d) Dactyl.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has attracted a small crowd?

2. What color is Laura's gown?

3. What does Laura think might be a little foolish?

4. In what way does Virginia see Clarissa coming to her senses.

5. What material is used for the counter top in Clarissa's kitchen?

(see the answer key)

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