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The Waves
Virginia Woolf
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1
of 5
Which character's sentiments about the limitations of language echo Woolf's own sentiments?
Rhoda
Bernard
Neville
Louis
2
of 5
Which character's life is driven by a "carpe diem" ideology?
Percival
Neville
Jinny
Susan
3
of 5
Which character strives to write poetry that captures the permanence below the seamy side of life?
Neville
Louis
Bernard
Rhoda
4
of 5
Which characteristic allows Neville to become the most successful poet in the group?
Talent
Focus
Vocabulary
Sensitivity
5
of 5
Where does Susan seek meaning in ordinary life?
Ocean
Opera house
Farm
Library
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