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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lily complete at the end of the story?

2. How is Cam attracted to her father?

3. What does James imagine himself doing to his father as they sit in the boat waiting for the breeze to pick up?

4. What does Mr. Ramsay expect from Lily when he sighs, full of grief?

5. What is Lily feeling as she sits drinking coffee on her first morning back at the Ramsay's?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Evaluate the elements of cause and effect in this story using examples from the novel.

2) Choose three events from the story which cause Mr. Ramsay's life to undergo a change.

3) How does he react to the events and their effects?

4) How does he grow emotionally in his own life and in his attitude toward his children because of these changes?

Essay Topic 2

1) Summarize how Virginia Woolf uses local color and imagery to describe the summerhouse.

2) Cite descriptive examples of rooms, décor, landscaping, the beach, and the view of the lighthouse.

3) Does the imagery Woolf uses depict a clear and accurate picture of the summerhouse and surrounding landscape.

Essay Topic 3

1) Evaluate the relationship between Lily Briscoe and Mr. Bankes.

2) Are they a good match?

3) How do they interact with one another?

4) What are the qualities of the friendship? Cite examples from the story proving their acceptance of one another for who they are.

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