Virginia Woolf Flashcards
What year was Virginia Woolf born?
1882
In which city was Virginia Woolf born?
London
True or False: Virginia Woolf was a key figure in the modernist literary movement.
True
What is the name of Virginia Woolf’s most famous novel?
Mrs. Dalloway
Fill in the blank: Virginia Woolf was a member of the ________ Group.
Bloomsbury
What narrative technique is Virginia Woolf known for using in her writing?
Stream of consciousness
Which work by Virginia Woolf explores the life of the character Septimus Warren Smith?
Mrs. Dalloway
What is the title of Virginia Woolf’s essay that discusses the role of women in literature?
A Room of One’s Own
True or False: Virginia Woolf’s works often explore themes of mental health.
True
What year did Virginia Woolf die?
1941
Which novel features the character Orlando, who changes gender throughout the narrative?
Orlando: A Biography
What is one major theme present in Virginia Woolf’s writing?
The passage of time
Fill in the blank: Virginia Woolf’s writing is often characterized by its ________ style.
lyrical
What was the name of Virginia Woolf’s husband?
Leonard Woolf
True or False: Virginia Woolf wrote exclusively fiction.
False
What is the title of Virginia Woolf’s novel that revolves around the character Jacob Flanders?
Jacob’s Room
Which literary technique does Virginia Woolf often use to depict characters’ inner thoughts?
Interior monologue
Fill in the blank: Virginia Woolf’s work often addresses the constraints of ________ society.
patriarchal
What is the title of Virginia Woolf’s posthumously published novel?
Between the Acts
Which literary figure was a close friend and influence on Virginia Woolf?
E.M. Forster
True or False: Virginia Woolf suffered from mental illness throughout her life.
True
What genre does Virginia Woolf’s work primarily belong to?
Modernist literature
Which of Virginia Woolf’s works is considered a feminist classic?
A Room of One’s Own
What was the primary focus of Virginia Woolf’s essay ‘Three Guineas’?
The relationship between women and war
Fill in the blank: Virginia Woolf often used ________ as a means to explore her characters’ experiences.
symbolism
What significant event in Virginia Woolf’s life occurred in 1912?
She married Leonard Woolf
