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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Macalister tell Mr. Ramsay about James' sailing abilities?

2. Who is the only person that goes to the Ramsay's house?

3. What messages breathed from sea to shore at the ramsay's house?

4. What is Mr. Ramsay's opinion of how women think?

5. What is the brown spot Lily sees out in the bay?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) What is the message Woolf is trying to convey about life in the novel?

2) Does she depict a realistic and relevant view of human nature through the Ramsay family and friends?

3) Are the human qualities of each character true to life? Explain.

4) How do the characters convey the everyday struggles of life?

Essay Topic 2

1) Compare the characters of Mr. and Mrs. Ramsay. Which character gives more to their relationship? Explain.

2) How do their views differ on life, marriage, and children?

3) Which character is more realistic in his or her view of life? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

1) Discuss the inner thoughts of the characters attending the dinner prepared by Mrs. Ramsay.

2) Explain how Woolf uses stream of consciousness to give the reader a better understanding of the characters.

3) How do the characters' conversations differ from the inner thoughts revealed through stream of consciousness?

4) Give examples of the thoughts of each guest.

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