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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 James hate his father?
(a) For laughing when James is learning to swim
(b) For demanding the attention of his mother, and disrupting the time he is spending with her.
(c) For ridiculing him when he cuts out pictures
(d) For never taking him to the circus

2. What is Mr. Ramsay's opinion of how women think?
(a) He believes women are more intelligent than men.
(b) He believes women are more focused than men.
(c) He believes women are vague, unable to dwell on any one thought.
(d) He believes women are deep thinkers.

3. Who is the only person Lily doesn't mind looking at her painting?
(a) William Bankes
(b) Mr. Ramsay
(c) Mrs. Ramsay
(d) James

4. What is Lily's attitude toward Mr. Ramsay?
(a) She finds him difficult and unable to praise him.
(b) She thinks he is handsome and debonair.
(c) She thinks he is brilliant and friendly.
(d) She detests him.

5. What does Lily think will happen if she shouts loud enough?
(a) She thinks Mrs. Ramsay will return.
(b) She will get Mr. Carmichael's attention.
(c) Mr. Ramsay will hear her from the boat.
(d) Her frustration over her painting will fade.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do the gulls, flowers, trees, and the earth itself seem to be saying on a summer evening at the Ramsay's house?

3. Who does Mrs. Ramsay think are getting engaged?

4. What does James imagine himself doing to his father as they sit in the boat waiting for the breeze to pick up?

5. What does Mrs. McNab imagine as she takes a break from cleaning to have some tea?

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