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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Lighthouse Chapters 12, 13 and 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Lily disappointed when the Ramsay's leave on the boat?
(a) Because she wishes she were with them
(b) Because she wants Cam to pose for a painting
(c) Because she is lonely
(d) Because she didn't give sympathy to Mr. Ramsay

2. How does Mrs. Ramsay feel young men regard her?
(a) As if she were invisible
(b) As an old, stupid woman
(c) As a senile lump
(d) With reverence and trust

3. Why does Mrs. Ramsay like Lily Briscoe?
(a) She has an independent spirit.
(b) She reminds her of when she was a girl.
(c) She will be a famous artist someday.
(d) She is kind to the children

4. Why does Mr. Tansley feel proud for the first time in his life?
(a) He is walking to town with Mrs. Ramsay on his arm.
(b) His philosophy book is published.
(c) He wins a cricket game.
(d) Mr. Ramsay compliments him on his thesis.

5. What is the image the author gives of Mrs. Ramsay as she looks at her dinner guests?
(a) As a doting hostess
(b) As a queen standing over her subjects, accepting their devotion
(c) As an old crone
(d) As a nervous dog

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lily react to the rapture that Mr. Bankes feels toward Mrs. Ramsay?

2. What does the Macalister boy use for fishing bait while they are on the boat?

3. What is Mrs. Ramsay bringing to the Lighthouse for the keeper's ailing son?

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

5. Why is Mrs. Ramsay concerned when the sound of the children playing and the men talking suddenly stops?

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