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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. What does Lily tell William Bankes about Mr. Ramsay?
(a) Mr. Ramsay is afraid of the dark.
(b) Mr. Ramsay frightens her because of his mood swings.
(c) Mr. Ramsay likes to swim in the dark.
(d) Mr. Ramsay cries at night while in bed.

2. Why is Lily thankful that Mr. Ramsay is reciting poetry?
(a) She thinks it makes him look distinguished.
(b) He will not bother to look at her painting.
(c) She enjoys the sound of it.
(d) She is trying to learn poetry herself.

3. What are the weather conditions for the sail across the bay to the Lighthouse?
(a) It is a fine day with an occasional breeze.
(b) It is cloudy and windy
(c) It is misting and a little rough.
(d) It is a sweltering, hot day.

4. What is Lily's opinion of Mr. Ramsay?
(a) She thinks he is a great philosopher.
(b) She thinks he is a caring husband and father.
(c) She thinks he is a spoiled tyrant who is selfish and self-centered.
(d) She thinks he is athletic for his age.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is it in human beings that nature looks upon complacently?

2. Which one of Mr. Ramsay's daughters does he escort down the aisle to be married?

3. After Mrs. McNab locks the door to the house, how does the author describe it?

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

5. What does Mr. Bankes think Mr. Tansley feels about the people around the table?

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