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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. Why is Lily surprised that when she looks at her painting, she cannot see it?
(a) A swarm of gnats fly in her eyes.
(b) She realizes that she is crying, but didn't think she felt anything for Mrs. Ramsay.
(c) She suddenly loses vision in both eyes.
(d) She didn't realize that her hat had fallen over her eyes.

2. What makes Mr. Ramsay a happy man?
(a) Reciting his poetry
(b) His books and his lectures
(c) He has his wife, children, and his career teaching young men philosophy.
(d) Going for a walk on the beach

3. What does Mrs. Ramsay do when she sees her husband looking at her?
(a) She insults him.
(b) She ignores him.
(c) She frowns at him.
(d) She calls to him.

4. Why does Lily think life is aimless, chaotic, and unreal?
(a) Because James hates her
(b) Because Mr. Ramsay was fired from his job
(c) Because she is thinking of the deaths of Mrs. Ramsay, Prue and Andrew
(d) Because her painting are not be accepted by the art community

5. What work does George do at the summerhouse?
(a) He plants a garden.
(b) He replaces the hinges.
(c) He catches the rats and cuts the grass
(d) He mops the floors.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does James imagine doing to his father?

2. What is the atmosphere around the house as Mrs. McNab's work at the summerhouse is finished?

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

4. Why can't Lily paint after she sets up her easel?

5. Why does Mr. Tansley feel proud for the first time in his life?

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