- 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) Virginia Woolf
B) Lytton Strachey
C) Dora Carrington
D) Frances Partridge
- 2. Which famous intellectual circle is Frances Partridge associated with in 'Good Company'?
A) The Lost Generation
B) The Inklings
C) The Bloomsbury Group
D) The Algonquin Round Table
- 3. Where did Frances and Ralph live for much of their lives, a place central to the memoir?
A) Gordon Square
B) Charleston Farmhouse
C) Ham Spray House
D) Monk's House
- 4. Who was the previous, famous resident of Ham Spray House before the Partridges?
A) Lytton Strachey
B) Vanessa Bell
C) Leonard Woolf
D) E.M. Forster
- 5. Frances Partridge's maiden name was what?
A) Bell
B) Stephen
C) Fry
D) Marshall
- 6. Which war is a significant backdrop to the events in 'Good Company'?
A) World War II
B) The Korean War
C) World War I
D) The Spanish Civil War
- 7. What was a central philosophy shared by many in the Bloomsbury Group, including Partridge?
A) Religious fundamentalism
B) A belief in personal relationships and aesthetic appreciation
C) Strict Victorian morality
D) Agrarian socialism
- 8. How does Partridge often describe her role within the Bloomsbury circle?
A) As its financial patron
B) As an outsider critic
C) As an observer and recorder
D) As its central leader
- 9. What is the title of the multi-volume published edition of Partridge's diaries?
A) Memories of Ham Spray
B) The Diaries of Frances Partridge
C) A Bloomsbury Life
D) The Partridge Papers
- 10. Which artist, a member of the Bloomsbury Group, was a close friend and frequent visitor?
A) Dora Carrington
B) Augustus John
C) Walter Sickert
D) Pablo Picasso
- 11. How does 'Good Company' end chronologically?
A) With the start of World War II
B) With the publication of her diaries
C) With the birth of her son
D) With the death of her husband, Ralph
- 12. What is a recurring theme in 'Good Company' regarding time?
A) The illusion of time
B) Time travel
C) The passage of time and loss
D) The economic value of time
- 13. The title 'Good Company' refers to what?
A) A theater troupe
B) A military regiment
C) A business she owned
D) The stimulating friends and intellectuals she knew
- 14. Which literary technique is fundamental to the structure of 'Good Company'?
A) Stream of consciousness
B) Non-linear flashbacks
C) Chronological diary entries
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) Painter
B) Economist
C) Novelist
D) Psychoanalyst
- 17. The book covers Partridge's life from the 1920s through which decade?
A) The 1950s
B) The 1980s
C) The 1970s
D) The 1990s
- 18. Besides being a diarist, what was Frances Partridge's main profession?
A) University professor
B) Journalist
C) Translator
D) Publisher
- 19. What was the name of the publishing house founded by Leonard and Virginia Woolf, which connected to Partridge's circle?
A) The Hogarth Press
B) Penguin Books
C) Victor Gollancz Ltd
D) Faber and Faber
- 20. Which philosopher's work was of interest to her circle?
A) Friedrich Nietzsche
B) Jean-Paul Sartre
C) G.E. Moore
D) Immanuel Kant
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