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

Short Answer Questions

1. What helps Mr. Ramsay get his mind off his sorrow?

2. What does Lily think offended people about Mrs. Ramsay?

3. How does Mrs. Ramsay react to the arguments?

4. What do the Ramsay's want Mrs. McNab to do?

5. What question does Mr. Ramsay ask Cam to make her smile?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Lighthouse is one of the main constants throughout the novel. It is mentioned in all three parts of the story.

1) Explain the three different images Woolf gives of the lighthouse as the book progresses.

2) What is the significance of the lighthouse in each part of the novel?

3) What meaning does the lighthouse have for Mrs. Ramsay, James, Lily Briscoe, and Mr. Ramsay?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel, Mr. Tansley and Mr. Ramsay reveal their views toward women.

1) Summarize the attitudes these men display toward women. Cite examples from the story.

2) How do their attitudes toward women affect the way other characters in the novel react toward them?

Essay Topic 3

1) Mrs. Ramsay feels James will always remember the disappointment of not going to the lighthouse.

2) When does James remember that day?

3) Where is he when he remembers and what is is he doing?

4) What kind of an emotional impact does the memory have on him?

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