Virginia Woolf's Shakespeare's Sister - comp.check 3

Why does Woolf imagine Judith's story?

• To illustrate the limitations women faced

• To show how talented Judith was

• To prove the bishop wrong

• To suggest women lacked talent

What does Woolf suggest about the role of society in shaping Judith's life?

• Society ignored her.

• Society imposed restrictions that stifled her potential.

• Society encouraged her.

• Society respected her wishes.

How does Woolf's description of Judith contrast with William's life?

• William faced more challenges.

• Judith's ambitions were suppressed, while William's were nurtured.

• Judith had more freedom.

• William had no ambition.

What literary device does Woolf use by creating a fictional story for Judith?

• Hypothetical narrative

• Irony

• Simile

• Hyperbole

Why does Woolf claim a woman with Shakespeare's genius would face hardship?

• Men were naturally better writers.

• Society was supportive of women.

• Gender norms prevented women from pursuing intellectual careers.

• Women did not want to be writers.

Woolf's mention of 'the apple of her father's eye' suggests that:

• Judith was loved but not encouraged in her ambitions.

• Judith was ignored by her father.

• Her father wanted her to succeed in acting.

• Judith was disliked by her family.

What does the manager's reaction to Judith's ambition suggest?

• Society accepted women in theater.

• Women were ridiculed for wanting to act.

• Women were praised for their talent.

• Society supported female actors.

Woolf's argument suggests that genius:

• Depends on gender

• Can be present but suppressed by society

• Is only found in men

• Cannot be achieved