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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What messages breathed from sea to shore at the ramsay's house?
(a) Messages of foreboding
(b) Messages of excitement
(c) Messages of peace
(d) Messages of sorrow

2. Why is Lily disappointed when the Ramsay's leave on the boat?
(a) Because she is lonely
(b) Because she wants Cam to pose for a painting
(c) Because she didn't give sympathy to Mr. Ramsay
(d) Because she wishes she were with them

3. What is the atmosphere around the house as Mrs. McNab's work at the summerhouse is finished?
(a) It is quiet, calm, and sleepy.
(b) It is dark and dreary.
(c) It is stormy.
(d) It is noisy from the howling wind.

4. What does Lily think offended people about Mrs. Ramsay?
(a) Her constant refusal to help her husband
(b) Her beauty and her giving in to her husbands whims
(c) Her superior demeanor
(d) Her callousness and selfishness

5. As Lily paints, what does she think about Mr. Tansley?
(a) She remembers how wealthy he was.
(b) She remembers how everyone liked him.
(c) She remembers how interesting he was.
(d) She remembers a time when he was nice.

6. What becomes of Mrs. Ramsay?
(a) She leaves Mr. Ramsay
(b) She becomes a famous writer
(c) She abandons her children
(d) She dies suddenly

7. What does Mr. Ramsay tell James about his ability to steer the boat?
(a) He ridicules James' sailing abilities.
(b) He praises James, telling him he did a good job.
(c) He refuses to speak to James.
(d) He embarrasses James with his negative comments.

8. Why is Lily crying in anguish as she paints her picture?
(a) Lily cannot seem to create the painting she wants.
(b) Lily realizes she will never know the meaning of life.
(c) Lily is upset at Mr. Ramsay.
(d) Lily suddenly misses Mrs. Ramsay unbearably.

9. After Mrs. McNab locks the door to the house, how does the author describe it?
(a) Like a relic of another age
(b) Like a prehistoric, dark cave
(c) Like an abandoned shack in the highlands
(d) Like an empty shell on a sandhill to fill with dry salt grains

10. How does James react to his father's praise?
(a) He remains silent, wanting to keep the moment forever.
(b) He tells his father he wishes he would die.
(c) He ignores his father, turning his back on him.
(d) He tells his father to mind his own business.

11. Who does Lily see sitting in the chair, knitting a stocking?
(a) Minta
(b) Mrs. Ramsay
(c) Nancy
(d) Mrs. McNab

12. What is Lily's attitude toward Mr. Ramsay?
(a) She detests him.
(b) She thinks he is brilliant and friendly.
(c) She finds him difficult and unable to praise him.
(d) She thinks he is handsome and debonair.

13. How does Mrs. Ramsay react to the arguments?
(a) She cries hysterically in bed
(b) She promises herself never to forgive Mr. Ramsay
(c) She talks about Mr. Ramsay behind his back.
(d) She becomes tired, resentful, and silent.

14. What is Lily's description of middle aged people?
(a) They are living life to the fullest, now that youth is gone.
(b) They are cautious, furtive, and apprehensive with wrinkles between their eyes
(c) They are bold, and self-reliant, full of self-esteem.
(d) They are living through their children.

15. How does Lily describe Mr. Ramsay as she looks out at the bay?
(a) As a distinguished philosopher
(b) Looking younger than he is
(c) Aging gracefully
(d) As a very old man

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mr. Ramsay get angry and bang out of the room?

2. How does Lily see the blank canvas before her?

3. Lily had gone to a Hall to hear Mr. Tansley speak. What was the topic of his speech

4. What is happening to the summerhouse while the Ramsay's are away?

5. How is Cam attracted to her father?

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