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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. Is Charles Tansley excited about the conversation the women are having
(a) He loves to listen to the women's silly conversation.
(b) He is amused by the women's bantering.
(c) He is outraged at the conversation, leaving the table.
(d) He thinks the women's conversation is inane and unimportant.

2. What does James imagine himself doing to his father as they sit in the boat waiting for the breeze to pick up?
(a) Running over and hugging him
(b) Stabbing his father in the heart
(c) Knocking his book into the water
(d) Throwing him overboard

3. How does Lily see Mr. Ramsay's face?
(a) As wrinkled and haggard
(b) As old and tired
(c) As younger than his age
(d) As extraordinary

4. As Mrs. Ramsay strolls with Mr. Ramsay, who does she think should marry?
(a) Nancy and Paul
(b) Mr. Carmichael and Mrs. McNab
(c) Lily Briscoe and William Bankes
(d) Andrew and Prue

5. How does Mr. Ramsay feel about marriage engagements?
(a) The girl will never live up to the young man's standards
(b) The girl is too good for the young man
(c) The marriage will never last
(d) Engagements are inane.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lily's view of Mr. Bankes?

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

3. How does Lily describe Mr. Ramsay as she looks out at the bay?

4. What is the condition of the house now that ten years have passed?

5. What does Prue feel about her mother as she sees her standing on the stairs?

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