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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Peter blurts out to Clarissa that he is in love with ________________________.
2. Which relative of Clarissa's did Peter find it impossible to get along?
3. Why does Peter Walsh think that he doesn't like returning to England?
4. How did Peter know that Clarissa had fallen in love with Richard?
5. What does Clarissa find ridiculous about Peter?
Short Essay Questions
1. What are Clarissa's immediate thoughts when Peter surprises her by showing up at her house?
2. What is the source of Septimus' odd behavior, and what is the only recourse Rezia feels that she has?
3. Who is Peter Walsh, and what role did he play in Clarissa's life?
4. What do both Peter and Clarissa secretly think about the other?
5. What are Clarissa's thoughts on this June morning and what are some of the reasons that the world seems pleasant to her?
6. Why had Clarissa broken off her engagement to Peter?
7. Which woman does Clarissa admire more than anyone and longs to be like her?
8. What is wrong with the dress Clarissa wants to wear to her party?
9. Who would Peter spend time with at dinner parties when he didn't want to share Clarissa with anyone else?
10. What does Peter not realize about Clarissa as he chats with her in her room?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Project into the future ten years after the end of the novel and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Clarissa and three other characters. Be sure to incorporate personal, political and cultural impacts on the characters' lives.
Essay Topic 2
Explain the perception of homosexuality in early 20th century England. Compare and contrast homosexuality in England during this time to homosexuality in England today. What major changes have occurred--both positive and negative?
Essay Topic 3
Create a character study of Clarissa. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Clarissa?
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