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Section 1 Quiz
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What is the significance of Septimus and Clarissa acting as doubles in the novel?
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They illustrate two different ways of dealing with the world
They are meant to confuse the reader
They represent two sides of the same character
They eventually become romantically involved
Why is Lucrezia Smith hesitant to seek help for her husband, Septimus's, strange and suicidal behavior?
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She believes he will get better on his own
She is afraid of what the diagnosis might be
She thinks he is pretending to be ill
She is afraid of others viewing her as a failure
What does Woolf emphasize about royalty in Mrs. Dalloway?
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The importance of preserving tradition and order
The hollowness and ineffectiveness of royalty
The positive impact royalty has on the lives of common people
The role of royalty in maintaining social stability
What does Woolf convey by having the people gathered outside Buckingham Palace shift their attention from the royal car to the airplane?
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The strength and resilience of the British Empire
The rejection of the past and the promise of technology
The modern age and the horrors of war
The people's fickleness and conformity
Which of the following is the airplane writing in the sky, amazing the people gathered outside Buckingham Palace?
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An advertisement for toffee
A marriage proposal
A political slogan
A warning about an impending disaster in London
Given her own experiences with mental illness and distrust of doctors, how does Woolf portray Septimus's physician, Dr. Holmes?
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As a caring and competent professional
As a deceptive symbol of reassurance and order
As a pioneer in the field of mental health treatment
As a villain who intentionally causes harm to his patients
Why does Lucrezia feel angry at Septimus and consider him selfish when he behaves strangely and threatens suicide?
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Because his medical treatment is expensive
Because he doesn't pay attention to her needs and feelings
Because she believes there is nothing actually wrong with him
Because he is damaging her reputation
Which of the following does the novel's structure resemble in relation to the characters' thoughts and actions?
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A spiderweb of interconnected relationships
The branching of trees and their roots
A labyrinth of never-ending hallways
A single path with a clear destination
What aspect of Woolf's portrayal of Septimus's mental health was especially innovative for her time?
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Her portrayal of what is now called PTSD
Her depiction of the causes of mental illness
Her focus on the role of family in mental health recovery
Her exploration of the power dynamics between doctors and patients
What does Mrs. Dempster think about while watching Maisie and observing the airplane?
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Her regrets about not having a daughter of her own
Her contentment with the choices she's made in life
The changes in technology throughout her life
Her desire to have explored more foreign places when she was young
What is Woolf's vision of the world, as illustrated by her brief glimpses into the minds of passing characters?
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A world where everyone is deeply connected and understands one another
A world of complete isolation, where no one can truly know another person
A world of simultaneous separation and connection among individual souls
A world where people's lives are determined primarily by their social standing
