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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. Who are Rezia and Septimus going to see in order to help Septimus?

2. Septimus notes that he can still appreciate the beauty of __________________.

3. Which of the following does NOT describe Septimus as he was when he met Rezia?

4. What kind of flowers does Richard give to Clarissa?

5. What does Richard insist that Clarissa do after lunch?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Richard buy Clarissa flowers after Hugh buys his wife jewelry?

2. What is Septimus' state of mind as he lies on the sofa in the sitting room?

3. What is Clarissa's response when Richard gives her roses?

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

5. From what emotional problem is Septimus suffering?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Miss Kilman. What is her role in the story? What was the author trying to accomplish by developing Miss Kilman's character in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

The author used more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two examples about loss in the book and then explain why the examples support the theme.

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