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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. What becomes of Mrs. Ramsay?
(a) She abandons her children
(b) She dies suddenly
(c) She becomes a famous writer
(d) She leaves Mr. Ramsay

2. What consoles Lily from her anguish over Mrs. Ramsay's death?
(a) She feels Mrs. Ramsay beside her with flowers in her hair.
(b) Mr. Carmichael gives her a hug.
(c) She imagines Mrs. Ramsay in heaven with the angels.
(d) She makes progress with her painting.

3. What did Mr. Tansley tell Lily at one time about women's artistic abilities?
(a) He says that women can't paint or write.
(b) He says that women are very creative.
(c) He says that women can write but not paint.
(d) He says that women can paint but not write.

4. What is Mrs. Ramsay's opinion on human relationships?
(a) Human relationships are selfish, imperfect, and dreadful.
(b) Human relationships are emotionally perfect.
(c) Human relationships are fulfilling and special.
(d) Human relationships are full of love and kindness.

5. How does Prue's pregnancy progress?
(a) Prue has morning sickness for nine months.
(b) Prue dies from complications.
(c) Prue is healthy and happy for the nine months.
(d) Prue stays in bed but delivery goes well.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are James and his mother planning to take a trip?

2. What does Mr. Ramsay tell James as Mrs. Ramsay is measuring his foot for the stockings?

3. How does James feel about the trip to the Lighthouse?

4. Why is Mr. Ramsay angry with his wife, cursing her?

5. Is Charles Tansley excited about the conversation the women are having

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