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