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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Time Passes Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does James ask his mother when she tucks him into bed?
(a) He asks if Mr. Ramsay is angry with him
(b) He asks if they will go to the Lighthouse the next day
(c) He asks if she will get him a new catalogue.
(d) He asks her to tell him a story.

2. Which one of Mr. Ramsay's daughters does he escort down the aisle to be married?
(a) Nancy
(b) Prue
(c) Rose
(d) Cam

3. What does Mr. Bankes call Mr. Ramsay?
(a) A terrible father
(b) An abusive husband
(c) A hypocrite
(d) A brilliant philosopher

4. What is Mr. Ramsay doing on the terrace as Mrs. Ramsay sits inside looking at catalogues?
(a) He is marching up and down reciting poetry.
(b) He is planting flowers for Mrs. Ramsay.
(c) He is repairing loose stones on the terrace.
(d) He is reading his book.

5. What do the gulls, flowers, trees, and the earth itself seem to be saying on a summer evening at the Ramsay's house?
(a) Good triumphs, happiness prevails, and order rules
(b) Evil is rampant in the world
(c) Sadness is everywhere
(d) Life is painful

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lily see in Mr. Bankes' face as he watches Mrs. Ramsay?

2. What is happening to the summerhouse while the Ramsay's are away?

3. What is Lily's opinion of Mr. Ramsay?

4. What is the thing Mr. Bankes and Lily Briscoe see that they are not supposed to?

5. What did Mr. Tansley tell Lily at one time about women's artistic abilities?

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