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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 is Mrs. Ramsay so worried about the way her son, Jasper, passes the time?
(a) Because he hides in his room
(b) Because he teases his sisters
(c) Because he shoots birds
(d) Because he likes to dance

2. Who does James believe is the only person who speaks the truth?
(a) His father
(b) Lily Briscoe
(c) Cam
(d) His mother

3. Why can't Lily paint after she sets up her easel?
(a) James and Cam keep interrupting.
(b) Mr. Ramsay is standing with her.
(c) Mr. Bankes is coming up the lawn.
(d) She has to make sandwiches for the trip.

4. What is James' favorite hobby?
(a) Fishing
(b) Collecting butterflies
(c) Collecting stamps
(d) Cutting pictures out of catalogues

5. Why does Mr. Ramsay become annoyed with Mrs. Ramsay, thinking he will go off alone?
(a) She doesn't want Andrew to go to college.
(b) She won't share her thoughts with him
(c) All she talks about are flowers.
(d) She keeps talking about going to the Lighthouse.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Mr. and Mrs. Ramsay get into so many arguments?

2. Why is Minta terrified that they will not find the brooch?

3. What is it that could happen to the house between night and dawn?

4. What helps Mr. Ramsay forget about the annoyances at dinner?

5. Why is Lily disappointed when the Ramsay's leave on the boat?

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