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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. How does Clarissa respond to what Richard tells her about his work?
(a) She doesn't really hear or understand him.
(b) She listens and offers advice.
(c) She ignores him.
(d) She listens intently.

2. Septimus' condition is probably what is today called ________________________.
(a) A core meltdown.
(b) An epiphany.
(c) A nervous breakdown.
(d) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

3. Where does Peter stroll after he leaves Clarissa's house?
(a) Regent's Park.
(b) Fleet Street.
(c) St. James' Park.
(d) Westminster Park.

4. Septimus notes that he can still appreciate the beauty of __________________.
(a) art.
(b) laughter.
(c) words.
(d) his wife.

5. According to Peter, who has had a great deal of influence on his life even though he has not seen him/her for many years?
(a) Sally.
(b) Clarissa.
(c) Septimus.
(d) Richard.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Septimus NOT think about as he walks to his appointment?

2. What is Elizabeth's heritage and looks?

3. What does Septimus feel when witnessing other people's despair and sadness?

4. What does Rezia think about the things Septimus had written or drawn?

5. What does Richard have difficulty expressing?

Short Essay Questions

1. What hope does Rezia hold out for regarding the appointment with Sir William Bradshaw?

2. What is the unspoken rivalry between Hugh Whitbread and Richard Dalloway?

3. Why does Richard find it difficult to express his love for Clarissa?

4. How does Elizabeth feel about Miss Kilman's feelings for her?

5. Why does Sir William recommend that Septimus be put into a home?

6. Why does Rezia hide Septimus' writing and drawings?

7. Describe Septimus' first appointment with Sir William and what does Sir William think about Septimus' condition?

8. Why does Miss Kilman dislike Clarissa so much?

9. What does Rezia write down as Septimus talks while lying on the sofa?

10. Why is Rezia especially anxious for Septimus to see Sir William Bradshaw?

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