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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. As the Ramsay's approach the Lighthouse, the waves break upon the rocks. What does Woolf compare these waves to?
(a) Icicles smashing on the rocks
(b) Smashed glass upon the rocks
(c) Foaming seltzer overflowing on the rocks
(d) Leaves swirling in the wind

3. Why is Lily surprised that when she looks at her painting, she cannot see it?
(a) She didn't realize that her hat had fallen over her eyes.
(b) She realizes that she is crying, but didn't think she felt anything for Mrs. Ramsay.
(c) A swarm of gnats fly in her eyes.
(d) She suddenly loses vision in both eyes.

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

5. Who are the first guests to arrive at the Ramsay's house?
(a) Minta and Paul
(b) Mr. Tansley and Prue
(c) Andrew and James
(d) Lily Briscoe and Mr. Carmichael

6. 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

7. How is Cam attracted to her father?
(a) She thinks he is brilliant.
(b) She thinks he has beautiful hands, feet, voice, and words.
(c) She thinks he is funny.
(d) She thinks he is a hero.

8. Which one of Mr. Ramsay's daughters does he escort down the aisle to be married?
(a) Rose
(b) Nancy
(c) Prue
(d) Cam

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

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

11. What is the fate of the Ramsay's son, Andrew?
(a) He goes into landscaping.
(b) He becomes an artist.
(c) He gets killed instantly in the war.
(d) He becomes a scholar.

12. How does Mr. Ramsay look at Lily?
(a) With contempt
(b) With disgust
(c) With longing
(d) As if seeing her for the first time

13. Where does the only light come from in the darkness of the house?
(a) The Lighthouse
(b) A distant fire
(c) A neighbor's lantern
(d) The moon

14. What does Lily want to do as the children come out of the house to go sailing to the Lighthouse?
(a) Go with the family
(b) Give sympathy to Mr. Ramsay
(c) Run away from Mr. Ramsay
(d) Cry with Mr. Ramsay

15. What are the weather conditions for the sail across the bay to the Lighthouse?
(a) It is cloudy and windy
(b) It is a sweltering, hot day.
(c) It is a fine day with an occasional breeze.
(d) It is misting and a little rough.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Mr. and Mrs. Ramsay get into so many arguments?

2. What do the Ramsay's want Mrs. McNab to do?

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

4. How does Lily feel as she sits alone in the Ramsay's house?

5. How does Lily feel while she is painting?

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