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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 do Paul, Minta, Andrew, and Nancy do, once they reach the beach?
(a) They watch children building sand castles.
(b) They separate, going their own way.
(c) They splash each other.
(d) They go for a swim.

2. Why is Mr. Tansley insulted when Lily asks him to take her to the Lighthouse?
(a) She knows he is afraid of the water.
(b) He knows she doesn't really want to go with him.
(c) He knows that she asked Andrew first.
(d) She knows he gets seasick.

3. What is Mr. Ramsay thinks as he watches his wife reading?
(a) He thinks she is more intelligent than he is.
(b) He thinks she is a good mother.
(c) He thinks she does not understand a word she is reading.
(d) He thinks she could be a philosopher.

4. How does Lily describe Mr. Ramsay as she looks out at the bay?
(a) As a very old man
(b) As a distinguished philosopher
(c) Looking younger than he is
(d) Aging gracefully

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Andrew's opinion of Minta?

2. As Mrs. Ramsay sits at the head of the dinner table, what is she contemplating?

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

4. What does Mrs. Ramsay do when she sees her husband looking at her?

5. What becomes of Mrs. Ramsay?

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