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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Reminiscences, Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Virginia describe the relationship between her mother and stepfather?
(a) Convenient.
(b) Unhealthy.
(c) Volatile.
(d) Loving.

2. How does Virginia describe her mother's death?
(a) The turning point in her life of comfort.
(b) The greatest disaster that could happen.
(c) The light of a candle being snuffed out.
(d) The opening of a door.

3. What realm does the editor hope these writings will touch?
(a) The senses.
(b) The physical being.
(c) The mind.
(d) The spirit.

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

5. What was the name of the most important sister to Virginia?
(a) Valerie.
(b) Victoria.
(c) Vanessa.
(d) Violet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did some people hesitate to publish the writings in this book?

2. Which of the following did Virgina Wolf have an idiosyncratic style for?

3. Where did Woolf get the material for her writing?

4. What did Woolf say she was always looking for in her life?

5. What did the editor hope to show people by publishing these writings?

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