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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. How does Septimus commit suicide?

2. What had the person in #100 organized during the war?

3. What mode of transportation does Elizabeth take to get home?

4. What does the clerk give to Peter when he returns to his hotel?

5. What does Elizabeth forget to bring downstairs with her?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Miss Kilman's feelings for Elizabeth?

2. Why does Miss Kilman dislike Clarissa so much?

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

4. What was Dr. Holmes' diagnosis of Septimus?

5. What had happened to Septimus during and after the war?

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

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

8. What happens when Rezia and Septimus laugh about the hat for Mrs. Peters that makes Rezia believe that perhaps Septimus is coming back?

9. How does Rezia feel about Septimus being admitted to a home?

10. When Septimus was young what did he want to do for his career?

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

"Mrs. Dalloway" is a classic mid-life crisis story. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

There are several events of foreshadowing in Mrs. Dalloway. Define foreshadowing. Cite at least two situations in the story that serve as foreshadowing.

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