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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lily see the Ramsay's as a symbol of?
(a) Family life
(b) Friendship
(c) Marriage
(d) Negativity

2. What is Lily's view of Mr. Bankes?
(a) She sees him as a self-centered old man.
(b) She sees him as a lonely, old man.
(c) She sees him as a generous, heroic man
(d) She sees him as a moody widower.

3. Why doesn't Lily want to see the paintings of the great artists?
(a) Because she thinks they are overrated
(b) Because she doesn't understand them
(c) Because she will be discontented with her own art
(d) Because she prefers modern art

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

5. Why does Mrs. Ramsay like Lily Briscoe?
(a) She reminds her of when she was a girl.
(b) She has an independent spirit.
(c) She is kind to the children
(d) She will be a famous artist someday.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. Ramsay react to being seen reciting poetry by Lily and Mr. Bankes?

2. How does Nancy feel when she sees Paul and Minta kissing?

3. How does Lily react to the rapture that Mr. Bankes feels toward Mrs. Ramsay?

4. What does Mr. Ramsay tell James as Mrs. Ramsay is measuring his foot for the stockings?

5. What is it that Mr. Ramsay wants Mrs. Ramsay to say to him, but she is unable to?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is James' reaction when his father praises his sailing abilities?

2. Why is Mrs. Ramsay so agitated about Nancy, Andrew, Minta, and Paul being late for supper?

3. What is the description Mrs. Ramsay gives of Lily Briscoe?

4. How does Mr. Tansley react when Lily Briscoe asks him to take her to the Lighthouse the next day?

5. Why does Lily Briscoe become annoyed with Cam and James when they are finally ready to go to the Lighthouse?

6. Summarize the conversation between Mr. Bankes and Lily Briscoe as they are strolling together.

7. What is Mr. Carmichael's opinion of Lily when she refuses to give Mr. Ramsay the sympathy he is looking for?

8. What is the state of mind of the family and guests of Mrs. Ramsay as dinner comes to an end?

9. What does Mr. Ramsay ponder is his fate as he looks out at the bay beneath the edge of the lawn?

10. As spring arrives, does it bring any joy to the summerhouse? Explain

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