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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 is the image the author gives of Mrs. Ramsay as she looks at her dinner guests?
(a) As a doting hostess
(b) As a nervous dog
(c) As an old crone
(d) As a queen standing over her subjects, accepting their devotion

2. Is Charles Tansley excited about the conversation the women are having
(a) He thinks the women's conversation is inane and unimportant.
(b) He loves to listen to the women's silly conversation.
(c) He is outraged at the conversation, leaving the table.
(d) He is amused by the women's bantering.

3. How does Mr. Bankes refer to the Ramsay children?
(a) With the names of fairy tale characters
(b) With the names of famous artists
(c) With the names of wild animals
(d) With names like the Kings and Queens of England

4. What does Mr. Bankes call Mr. Ramsay?
(a) A terrible father
(b) A brilliant philosopher
(c) An abusive husband
(d) A hypocrite

5. What does Lily see in Mr. Bankes' face as he watches Mrs. Ramsay?
(a) Desire
(b) Ridicule
(c) Rapture
(d) Disgust

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Mr. Bankes enjoying the dinner party?

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

3. Where does Mrs. Ramsay wish she could go with Paul and Minta?

4. What is Mr. Ramsay's reaction as he sees his wife sitting in sadness?

5. Why does Mr. Tansley feel proud for the first time in his life?

Short Essay Questions

1. Cam resists her father's attempt at making her smile. What does she remember about her father as she tries to remain true to the pact she makes with James to resist Mr. Ramsay?

2. How does Mrs. Ramsay view life as a lighthouse keeper?

3. What does William Bankes think about as he looks at the far sand hills while walking with Lily Biscoe?

4. What does Mrs. Ramsay compare herself to when she begins dinner without asking Nancy, Andrew, Minta, and Paul why they are late?

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

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

7. Summarize the description Mrs. Ramsay gives of her husband's self-esteem?

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

9. As Lily paints, she thinks of a time on the beach with Charles Tansley many years before. Mrs. Ramsay was sitting near them, writing letters, and watching. How does Lily believe Mrs. Ramsay affected the way she and Charles acted toward each other?

10. Why does Mr. Ramsay interrupt James and his wife as they read a book?

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