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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Sketch of the Past, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Virginia say her recollections might not be correct?
(a) She was very emotional.
(b) She was very young.
(c) She was making it more entertaining.
(d) She had heard different accounts.

2. How did Virginia think her idea of existence fit in with other artists like her?
(a) She saw it the same way.
(b) She was a different artist.
(c) She was the exact opposite.
(d) She could never really know for sure.

3. How did Virginia's mother show her controlling nature?
(a) She didn't allow maids to be hired in her home.
(b) She didn't let strangers into her home.
(c) She was strict about education.
(d) She thought she could do everything better than others.

4. What kind of fabric did Virginia compare day-to-day living to?
(a) Silk.
(b) Brocade.
(c) Cotton.
(d) Satin.

5. Who did Vanessa blame for Julia and Stella's deaths?
(a) Leslie.
(b) Jack.
(c) Julian.
(d) Victoria.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Virginia see her first vivid colors?

2. What does Virginia say her mother always did without question- almost to a fault?

3. What was the name of Virginia's oldest nephew?

4. What is this book a compilation of?

5. What word does the editor use to describe these memoirs as glimpses into Virginia's life?

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