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

2. While the summerhouse is deserted, what is the weather like?
(a) Cloudy, but calm
(b) Cold and dry
(c) It is stormy, windy, and rainy.
(d) Sunny and warm

3. How does Mrs. Ramsay quiet the children down, so they can sleep?
(a) She sings them a lullaby.
(b) She reads them a fairy tale.
(c) She hangs her shawl over the skull.
(d) She threatens them.

4. What does Paul decide to do when they cannot find the brooch?
(a) He decides to forget about women.
(b) He decides it is time to forget about the brooch.
(c) He decides to tell Minta that she is being too emotional.
(d) He decides to get up at dawn and look for it and buy a new one if he can't find it.

5. What is Andrew's opinion of Minta?
(a) He thinks she is a liar.
(b) He thinks she is too prim and proper.
(c) He thinks she is boastful.
(d) He thinks she is more sensible than most girls.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Nancy brooding?

2. Why is Mrs. Ramsay concerned when the sound of the children playing and the men talking suddenly stops?

3. How does Mrs. Ramsay determine which necklace to wear to dinner?

4. What is the comment Andrew makes about women while they are looking for the brooch?

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

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