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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 does James hate his father?
(a) For demanding the attention of his mother, and disrupting the time he is spending with her.
(b) For never taking him to the circus
(c) For ridiculing him when he cuts out pictures
(d) For laughing when James is learning to swim

2. Why does Mrs. Ramsay think it is a good idea for her husband to spend time at the summerhouse?
(a) To get away from his lectures and academia
(b) To swim and sail with the children
(c) To get some fresh air and sunshine
(d) To finish writing his new book

3. Why does Lily think life is aimless, chaotic, and unreal?
(a) Because her painting are not be accepted by the art community
(b) Because James hates her
(c) Because she is thinking of the deaths of Mrs. Ramsay, Prue and Andrew
(d) Because Mr. Ramsay was fired from his job

4. What is Lily's attitude toward Mr. Ramsay?
(a) She thinks he is brilliant and friendly.
(b) She finds him difficult and unable to praise him.
(c) She detests him.
(d) She thinks he is handsome and debonair.

5. 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 didn't give sympathy to Mr. Ramsay
(d) Because she is lonely

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mrs. Ramsay sorry for after she tells James they cannot go to the Lighthouse?

2. What is Mr. Ramsay's reaction as he sees his wife sitting in sadness?

3. What kind of lives do Prue, Nancy, and Rose want to live?

4. What is Mr. Ramsay doing on the terrace as Mrs. Ramsay sits inside looking at catalogues?

5. How does Mr. Bankes feel about Mrs. Ramsay as the talk at the dinner table?

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