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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mr. Bankes refer to the Ramsay children?
(a) With the names of famous artists
(b) With names like the Kings and Queens of England
(c) With the names of fairy tale characters
(d) With the names of wild animals

2. What does James imagine doing to his father?
(a) To grab any weapon and gash a hole in his father's breast
(b) To go to town to the picture show
(c) To go to one of his philosophy classes
(d) To go fishing for the afternoon

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

4. Where does Mrs. Ramsay wish she could go with Paul and Minta?
(a) To town
(b) To the beach
(c) To the picture show
(d) On a walk

5. Who is the only person Lily doesn't mind looking at her painting?
(a) Mrs. Ramsay
(b) Mr. Ramsay
(c) William Bankes
(d) James

6. Which of her children does Mrs. Ramsay want to stay young?
(a) James and Cam
(b) Andrew and Prue
(c) Charles and James
(d) Nancy and Cam

7. 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 thinks about his brilliance.
(c) She doesn't know how she ever felt any affection for him.
(d) She thinks about how much she loves him.

8. How does Nancy feel when she sees Paul and Minta kissing?
(a) She is happy for them.
(b) She doesn't care what they do.
(c) She is angry and indignant.
(d) It bolsters her spirits.

9. What do Paul, Minta, Andrew, and Nancy do, once they reach the beach?
(a) They separate, going their own way.
(b) They splash each other.
(c) They watch children building sand castles.
(d) They go for a swim.

10. What does Mr. Ramsay say he will do if Mr. Tansley marries Prue?
(a) He will have a celebration.
(b) He will give her away.
(c) He will wish her the best.
(d) He will disown her.

11. Mrs. Ramsay is excited that this character accepted her dinner invitation.
(a) Mr. Tansley
(b) Lily Briscoe
(c) William Bankes
(d) Minta and Paul

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

13. What is Mrs. Ramsay's opinion on human relationships?
(a) Human relationships are emotionally perfect.
(b) Human relationships are selfish, imperfect, and dreadful.
(c) Human relationships are full of love and kindness.
(d) Human relationships are fulfilling and special.

14. What does Mrs. Ramsay do when she sees her husband looking at her?
(a) She insults him.
(b) She frowns at him.
(c) She calls to him.
(d) She ignores him.

15. What does Mrs. Ramsay think she could have managed better in her 50 years?
(a) Her children
(b) Her husband, money, her husband's books
(c) Her ledger book
(d) Her inheritance

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Mr. Bankes enjoying the dinner party?

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

3. Why does Mrs. Ramsay think it is a good idea for her husband to spend time at the summerhouse?

4. What does Lily contemplate as the dinner winds down, and people leave the table?

5. What does Lily feel the Ramsays are flooded with?

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