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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Lily imagine her painting will end up as time passes?
(a) In a famous art gallery
(b) Thrown in a trash heap
(c) Hung in an attic, or rolled up and tossed under a sofa
(d) Handed down to her ancestors

2. What does Mr. Macalister tell Mr. Ramsay about James' sailing abilities?
(a) He says that James is doing a good job steering the boat.
(b) He says that James is afraid to steer the boat.
(c) He says that he doesn't think James will ever become adept at steering the boat
(d) He says that James needs a lot more practice before he can steer the boat.

3. What do the Ramsay's want Mrs. McNab to do?
(a) Get the summerhouse ready to be put up for sale.
(b) Get the summerhouse ready for their arrival.
(c) Get the summerhouse ready for the new owners.
(d) Not to take care of the house anymore

4. What is Lily's description of the Rayleys?
(a) Minta is garish, flamboyant, and careless. Paul is tired and pale.
(b) They are adventurous and full of life.
(c) They are happily married and full of energy
(d) They are well off with no cares in the world.

5. Why do Mr. and Mrs. Ramsay get into so many arguments?
(a) Mr. Ramsay is negative, contradicting Mrs. Ramsay all the time.
(b) They argue over the children.
(c) Mrs. Ramsay is always insulting Mr. Ramsay.
(d) Mrs. Ramsay is impulsive and Mr. Ramsay is moody.

6. How does James feel about the trip to the Lighthouse?
(a) He wishes his mother was there.
(b) He is having a good time.
(c) He is glad his father decided to go.
(d) His father forces him to go and he resents it.

7. What does Mrs. McNab imagine as she takes a break from cleaning to have some tea?
(a) She imagines the children playing cricket.
(b) She imagines herself the owner of the house.
(c) She imagines Mrs. Ramsay in the garden.
(d) She imagines Mr. Ramsay talking to himself on the lawn.

8. How does Lily feel while she is painting?
(a) Tied to reality
(b) A part of this world
(c) Drawn out of this world
(d) Hiding in reality

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

10. What consoles Lily from her anguish over Mrs. Ramsay's death?
(a) Mr. Carmichael gives her a hug.
(b) She imagines Mrs. Ramsay in heaven with the angels.
(c) She makes progress with her painting.
(d) She feels Mrs. Ramsay beside her with flowers in her hair.

11. What adventure does Cam invent to escape Mr. Ramsay's and James' attitudes?
(a) She imagines she is on a deserted island.
(b) She imagines she is flying with a seagull.
(c) She imagines she is with her mother again.
(d) She imagines she is in a sinking ship.

12. How does Lily see Mr. Ramsay's face?
(a) As old and tired
(b) As wrinkled and haggard
(c) As younger than his age
(d) As extraordinary

13. Why does Mr. Ramsay get angry and bang out of the room?
(a) James and Cam are arguing.
(b) Lily is being annoying.
(c) The weather is looking ominous
(d) James and Cam are not ready for the trip, and Nancy forgot the sandwiches.

14. What does Mrs. Ramsay do on the beach while Lily paints and Charles skips stones?
(a) She reads a book Mr. Ramsay gave her.
(b) She yells at Charles to keep away from the water.
(c) She puts her feet in the water.
(d) She sits in silence, resting.

15. Why does William Bankes detest the hole in Minta's stocking?
(a) He remembers the time he was too poor to buy new socks.
(b) He believes it is a symbol of disorder, the loss of womanhood, and all the things he abhors.
(c) He finds feet offensive.
(d) He feels Minta doesn't have the common sense to mend her stocking.

Short Answer Questions

1. What finally gives James relief from his negative thoughts about his father?

2. Why is Lily surprised that when she looks at her painting, she cannot see it?

3. What helps Mr. Ramsay get his mind off his sorrow?

4. As the Ramsay's approach the Lighthouse, the waves break upon the rocks. What does Woolf compare these waves to?

5. Who writes a volume of poetry that becomes very successful?

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