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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Mr. Ramsay thinks as he watches his wife reading?
(a) He thinks she does not understand a word she is reading.
(b) He thinks she is a good mother.
(c) He thinks she could be a philosopher.
(d) He thinks she is more intelligent than he is.

3. 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 planting flowers for Mrs. Ramsay.
(c) He is repairing loose stones on the terrace.
(d) He is reading his book.

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

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

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

7. What is Mr. Ramsay's reaction as he sees his wife sitting in sadness?
(a) He ignores her.
(b) He is hurt by his wife's distance, feeling that he can't speak to her.
(c) He feels she is overreacting.
(d) He thinks she is looking for attention.

8. What is it that Mr. Ramsay wants Mrs. Ramsay to say to him, but she is unable to?
(a) You are brilliant.
(b) You are a good husband.
(c) I love you.
(d) I adore you.

9. What does Prue feel about her mother as she sees her standing on the stairs?
(a) She wishes she did not have a mother.
(b) She thinks her mother looks old.
(c) Prue feels she is lucky to have her mother and she will never grow up, and never leave home.
(d) She is annoyed with her mother's overbearing nature.

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

11. Who does Mrs. Ramsay think are getting engaged?
(a) Minta and Andrew
(b) Lily and Mr. Bankes
(c) Lily and Paul
(d) Minta Doyle and Paul Rayley

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

13. What returns to Mr. Bankes as he begins to eat dinner?
(a) His annoyance with everyone at the table
(b) His love and reverence for Mrs. Ramsay.
(c) His disgust with Mr. Tansley
(d) His longing to be at home

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

15. 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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Andrew's opinion of Minta?

2. What is the comment Andrew makes about women while they are looking for the brooch?

3. Why does William Bankes see Mrs. Ramsay as child-like?

4. What does Mrs. Ramsay think she could have managed better in her 50 years?

5. What does Mr. Ramsay think about the intelligence of human beings?

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