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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who witnessed the kiss in the garden through a chink in the hedge in Section 1?
2. Who shifts in his seat in Section 2 so that he might catch a glimpse of Percival?
3. Which character closes Section 2?
4. What is the dominant image in the beginning of Section 2?
5. How does Wolfe describe the birds' song at the beginning of the first section?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the way Section 3's introduction, the italicized vignette, fits in with the rest of Section 3 as a whole.
2. What is the major event that occurs in Section 4, and why is it significant?
3. As the characters appear in Section 2, do you feel that they are becoming more or less self-aware? Briefly explain your answer with relevant examples from the text.
4. Describe the attitude of the characters towards each other prior to Percival's arrival in Section 4.
5. Briefly analyze Neville's attitude towards religion.
6. Describe the boys' experiences in chapel while at school in Section 2.
7. How does the group act differently when Percival arrives in Section 4?
8. Why is it relevant that Bernard is the first speaker in Section 4?
9. Briefly analyze how the characters have developed as a group in the first two sections of the novel.
10. Describe how each character is presented in Section 1.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
For a novel that features characters who think so much about self-determination and identity, what does Woolf ultimately say about the quest for self-knowledge? Develop an argument that includes plenty of textual evidence to support your belief.
Essay Topic 2
In a detailed essay, outline the role Rhoda plays in the group. Is she a kind of tragic hero? What is the source or her paralysis and misanthropy? Fully describe this character using ample textual evidence.
Essay Topic 3
Write a detailed essay that addresses the question of whether or not Bernard is the novel's central character. Provide ample textual evidence to support your claim.
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