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

2. Why doesn't Nancy want to go on the walk with Paul and Minta?
(a) Minta is always teasing her.
(b) Nancy doesn't like the way Paul treats her.
(c) Nancy doesn't want to dirty her new shoes.
(d) Nancy doesn't know what Minta wants from her.

3. What does Minta realize she lost when they reach the top of the cliff?
(a) One of her shoes
(b) Her beaded necklace
(c) Her grandmother's brooch
(d) Her favorite book

4. What is happening to the summerhouse while the Ramsay's are away?
(a) It is being renovated.
(b) It is being painted by neighbors
(c) It is becoming shabbier with each passing day.
(d) Another family is living in it.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Ramsay like Lily Briscoe?

2. Where does the only light come from in the darkness of the house?

3. What is Mr. Ramsay's reaction as he sees his wife sitting in sadness?

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

5. What is the image the author gives of Mrs. Ramsay as she looks at her dinner guests?

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