Virginia Woolf Trivia

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    Virginia Woolf committed suicide by putting rocks in her pockets and walking into a River.

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  • 2. 

    Virginia Woolf's last book was published after her death.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 3. 

    Who inspired Virginia's, Orlando?

    • Leonard Woolf

    • Vita Sackville-West

    • Her dad

    Correct Answer
    A. Vita Sackville-West
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 4. 

    Virginia and her sister had great educations.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 5. 

    What caused Virginia Woolf's first mental breakdown?

    • Her mother's death.

    • Being sexually abused by her brothers.

    • 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.

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  • 6. 

    What was the name of the publishing process formed by Virginia and Leonard Woolf?

    Correct Answer
    Hogarth Press
    Explanation
    The publishing process formed by Virginia and Leonard Woolf was called Hogarth Press.

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  • 7. 

    Virginia Woolf was lesbian.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 8. 

    What book of Virginia's was not published by the Hogarth Press?

    Correct Answer
    The Voyage Out
  • 9. 

    Who did Virginia Woolf have an affair with?

    Correct Answer
    Vita Sackville-West
    Explanation
    Virginia Woolf had an affair with Vita Sackville-West.

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  • 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 Out
    Explanation
    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.

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