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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Lighthouse Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mr. Tansley feel proud for the first time in his life?
(a) His philosophy book is published.
(b) He wins a cricket game.
(c) He is walking to town with Mrs. Ramsay on his arm.
(d) Mr. Ramsay compliments him on his thesis.

2. Why does Mrs. Ramsay think it is a good idea for her husband to spend time at the summerhouse?
(a) To get away from his lectures and academia
(b) To finish writing his new book
(c) To get some fresh air and sunshine
(d) To swim and sail with the children

3. What did Mr. Tansley tell Lily at one time about women's artistic abilities?
(a) He says that women can paint but not write.
(b) He says that women are very creative.
(c) He says that women can't paint or write.
(d) He says that women can write but not paint.

4. Why does Lily think life is aimless, chaotic, and unreal?
(a) Because Mr. Ramsay was fired from his job
(b) Because she is thinking of the deaths of Mrs. Ramsay, Prue and Andrew
(c) Because James hates her
(d) Because her painting are not be accepted by the art community

5. Where does Mrs. Ramsay wish she could go with Paul and Minta?
(a) On a walk
(b) To the picture show
(c) To the beach
(d) To town

Short Answer Questions

1. What is it that could happen to the house between night and dawn?

2. Where are James and his mother planning to take a trip?

3. Why is Minta terrified that they will not find the brooch?

4. Why does Mrs. Ramsay think Mr. Ramsay is different from other people?

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

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