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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 breed of dog is mentioned in this chapter?
(a) Pug.
(b) Old English sheepdog.
(c) Chow Chow.
(d) Corgi.

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

3. Where is Leonard when Virginia goes to talk to him?
(a) In the kitchen.
(b) In his study.
(c) In the garden.
(d) In the printing room.

4. Why did Barbara come to New York?
(a) To open a florist shop.
(b) To sing opera.
(c) To escape a disapproving family.
(d) To be near her lover, an opera singer.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what way does Laura think she is similar to Virginia Woolf?

2. When does Virginia say a person feels free to do anything?

3. What has attracted a small crowd?

4. What is disturbing Laura?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Virginia not engage more with Nelly over the matter of the day's menu?

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

3. When Dan returned from the war, why was he given special acclaim?

4. What is significant about Vanessa's visit to Hogarth House?

5. What does Virginia Woolf value about youth?

6. What is Virginia's attitude toward Vanessa's children?

7. What are Laura's feelings about her son?

8. Why is Clarissa hurt about Sally going out to lunch with Oliver St. Ives?

9. What fascinates Laura about Virginia Woolf's death?

10. What is significant about the kiss Laura gives to Kitty?

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