Virginia Woolf's Lecture: A Room of One's Own

What is the main theme of Virginia Woolf's lecture 'A Room of One's Own'?

• The importance of travel for writers

• The necessity of financial independence and personal space for female writers

• The role of men in women's literature

• The impact of technology on writing

What societal barrier does the narrator face at the university?

• Being offered a scholarship

• Being asked to give a lecture

• Being unable to find a place to sit

• Being denied access to the library due to her gender

What frustrates the narrator during her research at the British Museum?

• The museum's closing hours

• The lack of books available

• The high cost of entry

• The offensive opinions about women written by male authors

Who is Aphra Behn and why is she significant in the context of women's writing?

• A famous poet from the 1800s

• A middle-class woman who made a living from writing in the 1600s

• A contemporary novelist

• A character in one of Woolf's novels

What does the narrator hope for women in the 2020s?

• That they will continue to face challenges

• That they will stop writing

• That they will have the same opportunities as men

• That they will focus on domestic duties

What does the narrator suggest is crucial for a writer's integrity?

• A strong social media presence

• A large library

• A supportive family

• Androgyny of the mind

What does the narrator conclude about the books written by men she reads?

• They lack emotional depth

• They are full of humor

• They exhibit a self-centered dryness of masculinity

• They are too short

What does the narrator believe is necessary for great writing?

• Intellectual freedom and material stability

• A famous mentor

• A quiet environment

• A large audience

What does the narrator suggest about future female writers?

• They should avoid controversial topics

• They should focus on poetry

• They have the potential to innovate and contribute to literature

• They should follow traditional paths

What does the narrator emphasize about women's literature?

• It should be written in multiple languages

• It should focus on historical events

• It should be more humorous

• It needs a stronger tradition