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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. In what way does Virginia see Clarissa coming to her senses.
(a) By marrying for love.
(b) By calming down and looking at things rationally.
(c) By recognizing her difficulties.
(d) By marrying a suitable man

2. What has attracted a small crowd?
(a) A Chinese boy.
(b) Two young girls.
(c) The film activities.
(d) Cate Blanchett.

3. What does Leonard worship above all else?
(a) Commitment.
(b) Companionship.
(c) Accompaniment.
(d) Accomplishment.

4. What factor turns Virginia into 'a fantastic figure'?
(a) The effect of the strong current as it carries her away.
(b) Her fur coat.
(c) The stripes of green-black weed.
(d) The interplay of light on seaweed and water.

5. What sort of top is Clarissa wearing?
(a) An elegant silk shirt.
(b) A knitted top.
(c) A blue turtleneck.
(d) A man's cotton shirt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What information does Nelly give Virginia?

2. What is interesting about Richard's lungs?

3. What is the age difference between Virginia and Vanessa?

4. For whom does Virginia leave notes?

5. What is the neighbors' garage made of?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Virginia wish to avoid Nelly on this particular morning?

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

3. Account for Virginia's idea that death means freedom.

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

5. What is notable about Richard's good fortune?

6. What is significant about Oliver St. Ives?

7. What is unusual about the headache Virginia suffers?

8. What important writing quality does Virginia exhibit?

9. How pervasive are the voices Virginia hears?

10. What makes Clarissa Vaughan embarrassed?

(see the answer keys)

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