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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 thinks the women's conversation is inane and unimportant.
(b) He is amused by the women's bantering.
(c) He is outraged at the conversation, leaving the table.
(d) He loves to listen to the women's silly conversation.

2. What do Paul, Minta, Andrew, and Nancy do, once they reach the beach?
(a) They separate, going their own way.
(b) They splash each other.
(c) They go for a swim.
(d) They watch children building sand castles.

3. What is it in human beings that nature looks upon complacently?
(a) Human misery, meanness, and his torture
(b) Human family life
(c) Human's striving for success
(d) Human relationships

4. How does Lily think Mr. Ramsay has changed through the years?
(a) He developed an interest in ordinary human things and shed his worries and ambitions
(b) He is a more loving father.
(c) He does not like books anymore.
(d) He became even more obnoxious and unfriendly.

5. How does Lily begin her painting?
(a) With angular lines
(b) With small dabs
(c) With slow, thought out lines
(d) With quick, strong strokes

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lily think life is aimless, chaotic, and unreal?

2. Which of her children does Mrs. Ramsay want to stay young?

3. How does Mr. Ramsay react to being seen reciting poetry by Lily and Mr. Bankes?

4. What is the vow that James and Cam make to each other?

5. What is happening to the summerhouse while the Ramsay's are away?

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