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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. What is Lily's description of the Rayleys?
(a) They are happily married and full of energy
(b) They are adventurous and full of life.
(c) They are well off with no cares in the world.
(d) Minta is garish, flamboyant, and careless. Paul is tired and pale.

2. What is Mr. Ramsay afraid will happen if Andrew doesn't work harder?
(a) He will become a lazy ne'er do well.
(b) He will lose his job.
(c) His zest for live
(d) The chance for a scholarship

3. How does Lily begin her painting?
(a) With quick, strong strokes
(b) With small dabs
(c) With angular lines
(d) With slow, thought out lines

4. What does Mrs. Ramsay think she could have managed better in her 50 years?
(a) Her inheritance
(b) Her husband, money, her husband's books
(c) Her ledger book
(d) Her children

5. Mrs. Ramsay is excited that this character accepted her dinner invitation.
(a) Mr. Tansley
(b) Minta and Paul
(c) William Bankes
(d) Lily Briscoe

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Mrs. Ramsay so worried about the way her son, Jasper, passes the time?

2. Which of her children does Mrs. Ramsay want to stay young?

3. Why does Mr. Ramsay get angry and bang out of the room?

4. What is Mrs. Ramsay sorry for after she tells James they cannot go to the Lighthouse?

5. What helps Mr. Ramsay get his mind off his sorrow?

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