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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Lighthouse Chapters 12, 13 and 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Minta terrified that they will not find the brooch?
(a) The tide is coming in
(b) The sand is blowing everywhere
(c) There are too many stones to look through
(d) They can't remember everywhere they have been

2. What is the vow that James and Cam make to each other?
(a) To fight tyranny
(b) To make it an enjoyable trip
(c) To give sympathy to their father
(d) To be kind to their father

3. What is Lily's description of middle aged people?
(a) They are living through their children.
(b) They are living life to the fullest, now that youth is gone.
(c) They are cautious, furtive, and apprehensive with wrinkles between their eyes
(d) They are bold, and self-reliant, full of self-esteem.

4. What does Mr. Ramsay think about the intelligence of human beings?
(a) Humans are born with innate intelligence.
(b) Humans are brilliant, aware or all that happens around them.
(c) Humans are able to understand and learn anything if they try.
(d) Humans are ignorant, aware of nothing while the ocean eats away the land around us.

5. What does Mrs. Ramsay regret will happen when her children are grown?
(a) Her children will forget about her, leaving her alone.
(b) Her children to have to experience all the pain, suffering, and death involved in living life.
(c) Her children will not need her anymore.
(d) Her children will treat her like an old lady.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lily begin her painting?

2. How does Prue's pregnancy progress?

3. James looks at his father, seeing him as tired and old. What does he compare his father to?

4. How does Mr. Bankes refer to the Ramsay children?

5. What does Mrs. Ramsay do when she sees her husband looking at her?

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