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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is interesting about Richard's lungs?
(a) They are the only organs to have been touched by the virus.
(b) Their capacity is small.
(c) The virus has not harmed them.
(d) They are unusually powerful.

2. How many words has Virginia written in this session?
(a) A thousand.
(b) Two hundred.
(c) Two hundred and ninety.
(d) Two hundred and fifty.

3. How does Clarissa think we ought first to measure people?
(a) By the strength of their devotion and their commitment to art.
(b) By their moral strength and religious devotions.
(c) By their kindness and ability to be strong when needed.
(d) By their kindness and capacity for devotion.

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

5. Why does Richard burn incense?
(a) To cover the smells of his illness.
(b) He finds the fragrance helps his poetry.
(c) To cover smells of garlic in the kitchen.
(d) As part of a religious ritual.

Short Answer Questions

1. What breed of dog is mentioned in this chapter?

2. Her memories of 'taking the Host' show us what about Laura?

3. What is Virginia doing as she muses?

4. What information does Nelly give Virginia?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Comment on an aspect of the Prologue's final paragraph.

2. For what reasons has Virginia Woolf decided to end her life?

3. Explain what is meant by the comment that Laura Brown is 'trying to keep herself'.

4. How does Laura plan to compensate for her neglect of Dan and Richie at breakfast?

5. What impression of Leonard Woolf is given in this chapter?

6. Why is Laura fearful of Richie making an error as he helps her make the cake?

7. What is significant about Oliver St. Ives?

8. What sets a favorable writing mindset for Virginia Woolf in this chapter?

9. What important writing quality does Virginia exhibit?

10. Comment on the style of the Prologue to The Hours by Michael Cunningham.

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