Virginia Woolf Trivia
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This is a brief quiz, testing your knowledge on Virginia Woolf.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Virginia Woolf committed suicide by putting rocks in her pockets and walking into a River.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Virginia Woolf did, in fact, commit suicide by filling her pockets with stones and walking into a river. This tragic event occurred on March 28, 1941, when Woolf was suffering from severe depression and mental illness. She had previously attempted suicide multiple times and ultimately took her own life by drowning herself in the River Ouse near her home in Sussex, England. This act has been well-documented and is a significant part of Woolf's personal history and the broader understanding of mental health and its impact on individuals.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Virginia Woolf was lesbian.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement that Virginia Woolf was a lesbian is false. Virginia Woolf was actually bisexual, as she had relationships with both men and women. This is evident in her personal life and also reflected in her writings, where she explored themes of sexuality and gender. Therefore, the correct answer is False.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What caused Virginia Woolf's first mental breakdown?
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Her mother's death.
- B.
Being sexually abused by her brothers.
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Her father's death.
Correct Answer
A. Her mother's death.Explanation
Virginia Woolf's first mental breakdown was caused by the death of her mother. This traumatic event had a significant impact on her mental health, leading to a breakdown. The loss of a parent can be a deeply distressing experience, and in Woolf's case, it triggered a deterioration in her mental well-being.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Who did Virginia Woolf have an affair with?
Correct Answer
Vita Sackville-WestExplanation
Virginia Woolf had an affair with Vita Sackville-West.Rate this question:
- 5.
Virginia and her sister had great educations.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The given statement states that Virginia and her sister had great educations. However, the answer is false because the statement does not provide any information about the quality of their educations. It only mentions that they had educations, but it does not specify whether they were great or not. Therefore, we cannot assume that their educations were great based on the given statement.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What book of Virginia's was not published by the Hogarth Press?
Correct Answer
The Voyage Out - 7.
Virginia Woolf's last book was published after her death.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Virginia Woolf's last book being published after her death is true. Virginia Woolf was an English writer who suffered from mental health issues and ultimately took her own life in 1941. After her death, her husband Leonard Woolf edited and published her final novel, "Between the Acts," in 1941. This book was the culmination of her literary career and was released posthumously.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Who inspired Virginia's, Orlando?
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Leonard Woolf
- B.
Vita Sackville-West
- C.
Her dad
Correct Answer
B. Vita Sackville-WestExplanation
Virginia's character Orlando was inspired by Vita Sackville-West. Vita Sackville-West was a close friend and lover of Virginia Woolf, and she served as the main inspiration for the character of Orlando in Virginia's novel of the same name. Vita's personality, appearance, and unconventional lifestyle were all reflected in the character of Orlando, making her the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What was the name of the publishing process formed by Virginia and Leonard Woolf?
Correct Answer
Hogarth PressExplanation
The publishing process formed by Virginia and Leonard Woolf was called Hogarth Press.Rate this question:
- 10.
Name 3 of Virginia Woolf's works?
Correct Answer
A Room of One's Own, Orlando, Kew Gardens
Between the Acts, A Writer's Diary, The Years
Three Guineas, The Waves, To the Lighthouse
Mrs. Dalloway, and The Voyage OutExplanation
The correct answer includes three of Virginia Woolf's works: "A Room of One's Own," "Orlando," and "Kew Gardens." These are well-known works by the author and showcase her unique writing style and themes. The other options mentioned in the answer also include some of Woolf's works, such as "Between the Acts," "A Writer's Diary," "The Years," "Three Guineas," "The Waves," "To the Lighthouse," "Mrs. Dalloway," and "The Voyage Out." However, the question specifically asks for three works, and the correct answer provides three valid options.Rate this question:
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