The New Dress by Virginia Woolf

Which of the following best describes the setting of the story?

• A bustling city during the day

• A quiet village in the countryside

• A lively party in the evening

• A solitary beach at sunset

Who is the hostess of the party?

• Robert Haydon

• Clarissa Dalloway

• Rose Shaw

• Mabel Waring

What did Mabel think about the fashion of her new dress?

• She believed it was modern and up-to-date.

• She thought it was charming and exactly like what others wore.

• She considered it old-fashioned and not flattering.

• She felt it was avant-garde and unique.

What does the protagonist repeatedly do as she reflects on her situation?

• She talks to Mrs. Holman about her problems.

• She looks into the glass, reflecting on her appearance.

• She writes in her diary.

• She discusses her plans with a friend.

How does the protagonist perceive herself in comparison to Rose Shaw?

• As more fortunate and happier.

• As equally successful and content.

• As less attractive and deserving.

• As more intelligent and capable.

What does Mabel regret about her life as she turns forty?

• 
  Her choice of career.

• Her lack of children.

• The infrequency of her moments of happiness.

• Her decision to marry Hubert.

What was the character's plan for the next day in the passage?

• Visit a friend

• Go to the London Library

• Attend a meeting

• Write a book

What did the character do after getting up from the blue sofa?

• 
  Left the house

• Went to sleep

• 
  Waved her hand to Charles and Rose

• Read a book

For how many years had the character worn the Chinese cloak mentioned in the passage?

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 15 years

• 20 years

The narrator shares the following: "She saw herself like that-she was a fly, but the others were dragonflies"
What literary device is used here?

• hyperbole

• personification

• metaphor

• verbal irony