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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the gulls, flowers, trees, and the earth itself seem to be saying on a summer evening at the Ramsay's house?

2. As Lily paints, what does she think about Mr. Tansley?

3. How does James feel about the trip to the Lighthouse?

4. How does Lily feel as she sits alone in the Ramsay's house?

5. How does Prue's pregnancy progress?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Interpret the feelings Paul and Minta have for each other in the first part of the novel when they are at the beach.

2) Are their emotions authentic?

3) Are they truthful with each other?

4) Compare these emotions with how they interact later in the novel, after they are married. What regrets do they have at the end of the novel with regard to their relationship?

5) How does their relationship differ from the first part of the novel?

Essay Topic 2

1) Evaluate the relationship between James and his mother, Mrs. Ramsay.

2) How does Mr. Ramsay affect James' and his mother's relationship?

3) What does Mrs. Ramsay wish for James' future?

4) How does James feel about his mother at the end of the novel?

5) Give examples from the story of how they interact with one another.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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