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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. Which of the following did Virgina Wolf have an idiosyncratic style for?
(a) Dialogue.
(b) Punctuation.
(c) All of these.
(d) Spacing.

2. Why does Virginia say she remembered her mother so well, even though she was young at her death?
(a) It was a turning point in her life.
(b) It was traumatic to her.
(c) She never had a chance to change the memories.
(d) She was too young to be idealistic.

3. What did the editor hope to show people by publishing these writings?
(a) Virginia's philosophy.
(b) Virginia's worth.
(c) Virginia's personality.
(d) Virginia's wisdom.

4. What was the name of Virginia's mother?
(a) Jennie.
(b) Jean.
(c) Julia.
(d) Jannette.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Virginia describe the relationship between her mother and stepfather?

4. How was George related to Virginia?

5. Which of the following did Virginia's mother NOT experience in her life?

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