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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mr. Ramsay afraid will happen if Andrew doesn't work harder?
(a) He will lose his job.
(b) The chance for a scholarship
(c) His zest for live
(d) He will become a lazy ne'er do well.

2. Why is Mrs. Ramsay annoyed with Mr. Ramsay when he calls the island a "poor little place"?
(a) Because it is a lovely night and he is complaining
(b) Because he is insulting their vacation spot
(c) Because he is so moody
(d) Because he is ruining their stroll

3. Where are James and his mother planning to take a trip?
(a) Into town to buy yarn
(b) To the beach
(c) To visit relatives
(d) To the Lighthouse

4. What is Mr. Ramsay doing on the terrace as Mrs. Ramsay sits inside looking at catalogues?
(a) He is marching up and down reciting poetry.
(b) He is repairing loose stones on the terrace.
(c) He is reading his book.
(d) He is planting flowers for Mrs. Ramsay.

5. What does Mr. Bankes think Mr. Tansley feels about the people around the table?
(a) That the conversations are engrossing
(b) That they are all having a wonderful time
(c) That they are all his true friends
(d) That they have wasted their lives, and are behind the times

6. How does Mrs. Ramsay try to lift James' spirits after his father's negative comments
(a) She says that he might wake up and find the sun shining.
(b) She says that she will buy him a new catalogue.
(c) She promises to bake him his favorite cake.
(d) She says that he can get a puppy.

7. Why does Mrs. Ramsay like Lily Briscoe?
(a) She will be a famous artist someday.
(b) She has an independent spirit.
(c) She reminds her of when she was a girl.
(d) She is kind to the children

8. What is Lily Briscoe doing on the edge of the lawn?
(a) Waving to a neighbor passing by
(b) Playing cricket with the children
(c) Painting a picture of Mrs. Ramsay and James
(d) Having a picnic with the children

9. What does Lily see the Ramsay's as a symbol of?
(a) Family life
(b) Negativity
(c) Friendship
(d) Marriage

10. Why does Mrs. Ramsay want Lily to get married?
(a) So she won't be lonely
(b) To have someone to support her
(c) Because single women miss what life has to offer
(d) So she can have a family

11. What is Mrs. Ramsay bringing to the Lighthouse for the keeper's ailing son?
(a) Knitted stockings
(b) A winter coat
(c) Knitted hat
(d) Gloves

12. What does Minta realize she lost when they reach the top of the cliff?
(a) Her favorite book
(b) Her beaded necklace
(c) Her grandmother's brooch
(d) One of her shoes

13. What was the worst moment of Paul's life?
(a) Being rejected by a college
(b) Asking Minta to marry him
(c) Losing his job
(d) Losing his mother and father

14. What is Lily's opinion about human relationships?
(a) People understand each other for the most part.
(b) Men and women know each other completely.
(c) People never really know one another in relationships, especially men and women.
(d) People can get to know one another with some effort.

15. What does Lily see in Mr. Bankes' face as he watches Mrs. Ramsay?
(a) Rapture
(b) Disgust
(c) Desire
(d) Ridicule

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Lily thankful that Mr. Ramsay is reciting poetry?

2. Why does Mrs. Ramsay think Mr. Ramsay is different from other people?

3. What is William Bankes' assessment of Lily Briscoe?

4. Mrs. Ramsay is excited that this character accepted her dinner invitation.

5. What is the children's opinion of Mr. Tansley?

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