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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 is it that bothers Lily so she cannot paint?
(a) She had not offered Mr. Ramsay the sympathy he needed.
(b) She is in love with Mr. Ramsay.
(c) She is in love with Mr. Carmichael.
(d) She regrets giving sympathy to Mr. Ramsay.

2. How is Cam attracted to her father?
(a) She thinks he is funny.
(b) She thinks he is a hero.
(c) She thinks he is brilliant.
(d) She thinks he has beautiful hands, feet, voice, and words.

3. Why does Mr. Ramsay get angry and bang out of the room?
(a) The weather is looking ominous
(b) James and Cam are arguing.
(c) Lily is being annoying.
(d) James and Cam are not ready for the trip, and Nancy forgot the sandwiches.

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

5. How does James react to his father's praise?
(a) He tells his father to mind his own business.
(b) He tells his father he wishes he would die.
(c) He remains silent, wanting to keep the moment forever.
(d) He ignores his father, turning his back on him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Mrs. Ramsay annoyed with Mr. Ramsay when he calls the island a "poor little place"?

2. Why doesn't Lily want to see the paintings of the great artists?

3. Which one of Mr. Ramsay's daughters does he escort down the aisle to be married?

4. Why does James think he is powerless to move as he sits at the tiller of the boat?

5. James looks at his father, seeing him as tired and old. What does he compare his father to?

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