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

3. What caused Julia to become a cynic?
(a) Her sister was murdered.
(b) Her pastor was indicted for a crime.
(c) Her husband died.
(d) Her wealth was lost.

4. Where was Julia's governess from?
(a) India.
(b) France.
(c) Africa.
(d) England.

5. How old was Virginia when she wrote A Sketch of the Past?
(a) 30.
(b) 50.
(c) 60.
(d) 40.

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

7. Which of the following did Virginia's mother NOT experience in her life?
(a) Widowhood.
(b) Deep sickness.
(c) A child's death.
(d) Education.

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

9. What does the editor say is different about A Sketch of the Past when compared to Reminiscences?
(a) It is more literary.
(b) It is more direct.
(c) It is more imaginative.
(d) It is more philosphical.

10. What does Virginia say George was deluded about?
(a) His social status.
(b) His religious beliefs.
(c) His own worth.
(d) His intelligence.

11. Where was the family vacation home?
(a) St. Ives.
(b) St. Regence.
(c) St. Roberts.
(d) St. Thomas.

12. What does Virginia say saved Stella from physical grieving?
(a) Her determined attitude.
(b) Her affair.
(c) Her honesty.
(d) Her spiritual lightness.

13. What was Virginia's sister's occupation?
(a) Writer.
(b) Painter.
(c) Actress.
(d) Singer.

14. What literary device is used for most of the dialogue in Reminiscences?
(a) Satire.
(b) Allegory.
(c) Stream of Conscious.
(d) Allusion.

15. What does Virginia say filled the home after Julia's death?
(a) Gloom.
(b) Hope.
(c) Misery.
(d) Longing.