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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 does Lily think life is aimless, chaotic, and unreal?
(a) Because her painting are not be accepted by the art community
(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 James hates her

2. What do the gulls, flowers, trees, and the earth itself seem to be saying on a summer evening at the Ramsay's house?
(a) Good triumphs, happiness prevails, and order rules
(b) Evil is rampant in the world
(c) Life is painful
(d) Sadness is everywhere

3. Who are the first guests to arrive at the Ramsay's house?
(a) Mr. Tansley and Prue
(b) Andrew and James
(c) Minta and Paul
(d) Lily Briscoe and Mr. Carmichael

4. How is Mr. Bankes enjoying the dinner party?
(a) He is glad he accepted Mrs. Ramsay's invitation.
(b) He wishes he were home alone, working.
(c) He wishes he could eat there every night.
(d) He is enjoying the conversation at the table.

5. Why is Mrs. Ramsay so annoyed with Mr. Tansley, thinking him hateful?
(a) He tells James that he cannot go to the Lighthouse.
(b) He slaps James.
(c) He insults her cooking.
(d) He breaks her favorite necklace.

Short Answer Questions

1. What helps Mr. Ramsay forget about the annoyances at dinner?

2. What are the weather conditions for the sail across the bay to the Lighthouse?

3. As Mrs. Ramsay strolls with Mr. Ramsay, who does she think should marry?

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

5. What is the vow that James and Cam make to each other?

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