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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the last thing Virginia truly perceives?
(a) That Vanessa will be a comfort to Leonard.
(b) A blue sky and sparrows.
(c) A red-jacketed man fishing under a cloudy sky.
(d) A man standing on a bridge and looking at her.

2. At what time of day does Virginia set off for a walk?
(a) Dusk--early evening.
(b) Mid-day.
(c) In the middle of the night.
(d) About half an hour before sunset.

3. What makes Virginia shudder?
(a) Cemeteries.
(b) Boiled beef.
(c) The song of the dying thrush.
(d) The strong east wind.

4. Why does Laura tell Richie he is a smart boy?
(a) He can count to twenty.
(b) He can fetch things from the cupboard.
(c) He can count to four.
(d) He can sift flour.

5. What information does Nelly give Virginia?
(a) That she is making shepherd's pie for lunch.
(b) That she is making a lamb pie for lunch.
(c) That she needs to go up to London.
(d) That she will resign.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Clarissa imagine her rejected future taking place?

2. Where is Leonard when Virginia goes to talk to him?

3. Who careens past on a bicycle?

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

5. Who is Ralph?

(see the answer key)

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