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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Lighthouse Chapters 6, 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Ramsay like Lily Briscoe?
(a) She reminds her of when she was a girl.
(b) She is kind to the children
(c) She will be a famous artist someday.
(d) She has an independent spirit.

2. Who is the only person Lily doesn't mind looking at her painting?
(a) William Bankes
(b) Mrs. Ramsay
(c) Mr. Ramsay
(d) James

3. Where are James and his mother planning to take a trip?
(a) To the Lighthouse
(b) Into town to buy yarn
(c) To visit relatives
(d) To the beach

4. Who does Mrs. McNab get to help her clean up the Ramsay's house?
(a) Lily Briscoe
(b) William Bankes
(c) Mr. Carmichael
(d) Mrs. Bast and her son, George

5. What does Mr. Ramsay compare men's minds to?
(a) Numbers up to one hundred
(b) The days of the week
(c) The months of the year
(d) Letters of the alphabet

Short Answer Questions

1. What is it in human beings that nature looks upon complacently?

2. Why does Mrs. Ramsay think it is a good idea for her husband to spend time at the summerhouse?

3. What does Lily want to do as the children come out of the house to go sailing to the Lighthouse?

4. Why is Nancy brooding?

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

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