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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. Where are James and his mother planning to take a trip?
(a) To visit relatives
(b) To the beach
(c) To the Lighthouse
(d) Into town to buy yarn

2. How does Lily feel about the sympathy that Mrs. Ramsay gives Mr. Ramsay?
(a) She wishes she could be like Mrs. Ramsay.
(b) Mrs. Ramsay gives in to his needs too easily.
(c) She admires Mrs. Ramsay for giving him what he needs.
(d) She agrees with giving him sympathy.

3. What is William Bankes' assessment of Lily Briscoe?
(a) He thinks she is flamboyant and rowdy.
(b) He thinks she is orderly, alone, poor, and has good sense.
(c) He thinks she is aloof and moody.
(d) He thinks she is odd and clumsy.

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

5. How does Mr. Bankes refer to the Ramsay children?
(a) With the names of wild animals
(b) With names like the Kings and Queens of England
(c) With the names of fairy tale characters
(d) With the names of famous artists

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mrs. Ramsay feel about her husband as she looks at him across the table?

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

3. How does Lily see the blank canvas before her?

4. Where does Mrs. Ramsay wish she could go with Paul and Minta?

5. Why is Nancy brooding?

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