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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Mrs. Ramsay strolls with Mr. Ramsay, who does she think should marry?
(a) Lily Briscoe and William Bankes
(b) Nancy and Paul
(c) Andrew and Prue
(d) Mr. Carmichael and Mrs. McNab

2. How does Mrs. Ramsay clean her mind from all the odds of the day after dinner is over?
(a) She works in her garden
(b) She watches Lily paint
(c) She reads
(d) She sings to the children

3. What is the children's opinion of Mr. Tansley?
(a) He is a miserable, sarcastic brute.
(b) He is bright, handsome, and friendly.
(c) He would be a good catch for any woman.
(d) He is athletic and bold.

4. What does Mr. Bankes call Mr. Ramsay?
(a) An abusive husband
(b) A terrible father
(c) A brilliant philosopher
(d) A hypocrite

5. How does Mrs. Ramsay feel about her husband as she looks at him across the table?
(a) She thinks about what a wonderful father he is.
(b) She doesn't know how she ever felt any affection for him.
(c) She thinks about his brilliance.
(d) She thinks about how much she loves him.

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

7. Who says that the weather will not be nice enough for the trip?
(a) Mr. Ramsay
(b) Nancy
(c) Lily Briscoe
(d) Mr. Carmichael

8. Why does William Bankes see Mrs. Ramsay as child-like?
(a) Because she has an innocent smile
(b) Because she isn't aware of her beauty, wanting to be insignificant
(c) Because she enjoys swimming with the children
(d) Because she loves sweets

9. Why can't the sleep once dinner is over?
(a) They are over tired.
(b) They are still excited over dinner.
(c) Mr. Ramsay hung a stuffed animal with large horns on the bedroom wall.
(d) They took a nap in the afternoon.

10. Why does Mrs. Ramsay think Mr. Ramsay is different from other people?
(a) He is obsessed with insignificant events.
(b) He worries about the flower garden constantly.
(c) He is too worried about everyday matters.
(d) He seems oblivious to ordinary things of life, but lives as if in a dream.

11. As Mrs. Ramsay sits at the head of the dinner table, what is she contemplating?
(a) She thinks about leaving her husband.
(b) She wonders what will become of her children.
(c) She wonders why dinner is late.
(d) She wonders what she has accomplished, feeling her life is over.

12. Why doesn't Lily want to see the paintings of the great artists?
(a) Because she doesn't understand them
(b) Because she will be discontented with her own art
(c) Because she thinks they are overrated
(d) Because she prefers modern art

13. What does James ask his mother when she tucks him into bed?
(a) He asks if Mr. Ramsay is angry with him
(b) He asks if they will go to the Lighthouse the next day
(c) He asks if she will get him a new catalogue.
(d) He asks her to tell him a story.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are James and his mother planning to take a trip?

2. What does Lily tell William Bankes about Mr. Ramsay?

3. Why does Mrs. Ramsay feel she can return to her dreamland of twenty years ago in the Manning's drawing room?

4. Why does Mrs. Ramsay like Lily Briscoe?

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

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