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

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

3. Why can't the sleep once dinner is over?
(a) Mr. Ramsay hung a stuffed animal with large horns on the bedroom wall.
(b) They are over tired.
(c) They took a nap in the afternoon.
(d) They are still excited over dinner.

4. What is happening to the summerhouse while the Ramsay's are away?
(a) It is being painted by neighbors
(b) Another family is living in it.
(c) It is becoming shabbier with each passing day.
(d) It is being renovated.

5. What is Lily Briscoe doing on the edge of the lawn?
(a) Playing cricket with the children
(b) Having a picnic with the children
(c) Waving to a neighbor passing by
(d) Painting a picture of Mrs. Ramsay and James

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the only thing Mr. Tansley has to count on?

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

3. Who writes a volume of poetry that becomes very successful?

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

5. What does Mr. Ramsay do while they are sailing to the Lighthouse?

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