Mrs. Dalloway - Part 3 Quiz

Why does Clarissa feel upset when she returns home from Mulberry's?

Question Answer Choices Richard criticized her social skills in front of their guests. Richard decided to cancel the evening's party without telling her. Richard forgot their anniversary and did not buy her a gift. Richard has gone to lunch at Lady Bruton's home instead of waiting for her.

What does Clarissa think about when she ascends the stairs to her attic bedroom?

Question Answer Choices She thinks of the argument she had with Richard. She thinks of the book she plans to read later. She thinks of the decorations for the evening's party. She thinks of the unexplained 'illness' that she feels forced her to sleep alone.

What does Clarissa think about when she considers intimacy?

Question Answer Choices She finds love and intimacy to be irrelevant to her life. She finds love and intimacy, both physical and emotional, to be difficult subjects. She finds love and intimacy to be easy and natural. She finds love and intimacy to be overrated.

What does Clarissa do after choosing her outfit for the party?

Question Answer Choices She goes downstairs to continue discussing the details of the party with Lucy. She writes a letter to Peter. She takes a walk in the garden. She calls Lady Bruton to confirm the guest list.

What memory does Clarissa vividly recall when thinking about Sally Seton?

Question Answer Choices The evening that Sally jokingly kissed her. The time Sally invited her to a secret garden. The moment Sally introduced her to Peter. The day Sally gave her a handwritten letter.

What does Clarissa do when she finds her party outfit torn?

Question Answer Choices She decides to fix it later. She throws it away in frustration. She asks Lucy to fix it immediately. She decides to wear a different outfit.

What does Clarissa imagine will happen because Richard went to lunch without her?

Question Answer Choices She imagines that her social standing will be ruined. She imagines that Richard will leave her for Lady Bruton. She imagines a lonely future in which she is old and solitary. She imagines that she will be embarrassed in front of her guests.

What does Clarissa feel has alienated Richard from her?

Question Answer Choices Their differing social circles and friends. Their frequent arguments about money. Their physical distance because they do not share a bed. Their conflicting political views.

What does Clarissa worry about when considering her physical appearance?

Question Answer Choices She worries that she appears old and undesirable. She worries that she appears too extravagant and flashy. She worries that she appears too thin and frail. She worries that she appears too plain and ordinary.

What does Clarissa think about when she considers Peter?

Question Answer Choices She contemplates what he would think of her now. She worries about his health and well-being. She regrets not marrying him. She wonders if he is still in love with her.