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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Lighthouse Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does William Bankes detest the hole in Minta's stocking?
(a) He remembers the time he was too poor to buy new socks.
(b) He believes it is a symbol of disorder, the loss of womanhood, and all the things he abhors.
(c) He finds feet offensive.
(d) He feels Minta doesn't have the common sense to mend her stocking.

2. Why does Mrs. McNab pick a bunch of flowers from the Ramsay's garden?
(a) She wants to cheer up her own house.
(b) She wants to give them to her daughter
(c) She figures the Ramsay's will never know
(d) She thinks the house is going to be sold and the family will never return.

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

4. What are the many places Mr. Bankes has traveled?
(a) Madrid, Poland, and Iceland
(b) Rome, France, and Spain
(c) America, South America, and Amsterdam
(d) Amsterdam, Madrid, and Rome

5. What does Lily see the Ramsay's as a symbol of?
(a) Marriage
(b) Friendship
(c) Negativity
(d) Family life

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the thing Mr. Bankes and Lily Briscoe see that they are not supposed to?

2. What is Lily's opinion of Mr. Ramsay?

3. What is Mr. Ramsay thinks as he watches his wife reading?

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

5. What is Andrew's opinion of Minta?

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