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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Clarissa imagine her rejected future taking place?
(a) Italy or Spain.
(b) France and Spain.
(c) Italy or France.
(d) Ireland or Australia.

2. How does Clarissa regard herself?
(a) As an unlucky woman.
(b) As a failed artist.
(c) As specially loving.
(d) As a fortunate woman.

3. How old was Richard when he and Clarissa argued?
(a) Nineteen.
(b) Eighteen.
(c) Forty.
(d) Twenty.

4. What does Laura think might be a little foolish?
(a) Comparing her cake with a great work or art or architecture.
(b) Scrimping to buy the cheapest flour.
(c) Spending so much of the day on making a cake.
(d) Comparing her cake to what she has seen in magazines.

5. Why is she 'allowed' to be self-indulgent at the moment?
(a) She is hoping she is pregnant.
(b) She is pregnant.
(c) Her husband has just confirmed how much he loves her.
(d) She has just finished a diet.

Short Answer Questions

1. In her suicide note, what impression does Virginia give of her marriage?

2. What is Virginia's reaction as Vanessa takes her hand?

3. At what time of day does Virginia set off for a walk?

4. Who careens past on a bicycle?

5. Sally is her lover, but who is Clarissa's truest friend?

(see the answer key)

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