- 1. Good Company by Frances Partridge is a compelling memoir that offers an intimate glimpse into the life and friendships of this remarkable author and intellectual during the pivotal years of the 20th century. Through her eloquent prose, Partridge weaves tales of her experiences in British literary circles, capturing the essence of her relationships with notable figures such as Virginia Woolf, T.S. Eliot, and other luminaries of the Bloomsbury Group. The narrative is characterized by its rich detail and nostalgia, reflecting on the complexities of companionship, love, and the evolution of artistic expression amid the changing social landscapes of the time. Partridge's reflections delve deep into her personal thoughts and emotions, revealing not just the vibrancy of her social life but also the underlying struggles and triumphs she faced as a woman in a predominantly male literary world. This memoir not only chronicles her journey through the highs and lows of friendship and creativity but also serves as a poignant commentary on the power of good company in shaping one's identity and legacy.
Who is the author of 'Good Company'?
A) Dora Carrington
B) Virginia Woolf
C) Frances Partridge
D) Lytton Strachey
- 2. Which famous intellectual circle is Frances Partridge associated with in 'Good Company'?
A) The Lost Generation
B) The Algonquin Round Table
C) The Bloomsbury Group
D) The Inklings
- 3. Where did Frances and Ralph live for much of their lives, a place central to the memoir?
A) Monk's House
B) Charleston Farmhouse
C) Ham Spray House
D) Gordon Square
- 4. Who was the previous, famous resident of Ham Spray House before the Partridges?
A) Lytton Strachey
B) E.M. Forster
C) Vanessa Bell
D) Leonard Woolf
- 5. Frances Partridge's maiden name was what?
A) Stephen
B) Fry
C) Bell
D) Marshall
- 6. Which war is a significant backdrop to the events in 'Good Company'?
A) World War II
B) The Korean War
C) The Spanish Civil War
D) World War I
- 7. What was a central philosophy shared by many in the Bloomsbury Group, including Partridge?
A) Religious fundamentalism
B) Agrarian socialism
C) A belief in personal relationships and aesthetic appreciation
D) Strict Victorian morality
- 8. How does Partridge often describe her role within the Bloomsbury circle?
A) As its financial patron
B) As an observer and recorder
C) As its central leader
D) As an outsider critic
- 9. What is the title of the multi-volume published edition of Partridge's diaries?
A) A Bloomsbury Life
B) Memories of Ham Spray
C) The Partridge Papers
D) The Diaries of Frances Partridge
- 10. Which artist, a member of the Bloomsbury Group, was a close friend and frequent visitor?
A) Walter Sickert
B) Augustus John
C) Dora Carrington
D) Pablo Picasso
- 11. How does 'Good Company' end chronologically?
A) With the death of her husband, Ralph
B) With the birth of her son
C) With the start of World War II
D) With the publication of her diaries
- 12. What is a recurring theme in 'Good Company' regarding time?
A) The illusion of time
B) The economic value of time
C) The passage of time and loss
D) Time travel
- 13. The title 'Good Company' refers to what?
A) A military regiment
B) A business she owned
C) A theater troupe
D) The stimulating friends and intellectuals she knew
- 14. Which literary technique is fundamental to the structure of 'Good Company'?
A) Non-linear flashbacks
B) Chronological diary entries
C) Stream of consciousness
D) Epistolary form (letters)
- 15. Overall, 'Good Company' serves as a valuable record of what?
A) 20th-century British intellectual and cultural life
B) The history of London
C) Agricultural practices in England
D) The British political system
- 16. What was the profession of Frances Partridge's close friend, Julia Strachey?
A) Psychoanalyst
B) Economist
C) Novelist
D) Painter
- 17. The book covers Partridge's life from the 1920s through which decade?
A) The 1990s
B) The 1980s
C) The 1970s
D) The 1950s
- 18. Besides being a diarist, what was Frances Partridge's main profession?
A) Translator
B) University professor
C) Journalist
D) Publisher
- 19. What was the name of the publishing house founded by Leonard and Virginia Woolf, which connected to Partridge's circle?
A) Victor Gollancz Ltd
B) Penguin Books
C) Faber and Faber
D) The Hogarth Press
- 20. Which philosopher's work was of interest to her circle?
A) Friedrich Nietzsche
B) Jean-Paul Sartre
C) Immanuel Kant
D) G.E. Moore
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