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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is happening to the summerhouse while the Ramsay's are away?
(a) It is being painted by neighbors
(b) It is being renovated.
(c) Another family is living in it.
(d) It is becoming shabbier with each passing day.

2. What is the condition of the house now that ten years have passed?
(a) Mrs. McNab kept the house spotless.
(b) The books are moldy, plaster is falling, and the pipes are clogged.
(c) Vagrants live in the house.
(d) The wood floor is in good condition and the walls are solid

3. What does Mr. Ramsay do while they are sailing to the Lighthouse?
(a) He argues with James.
(b) He hangs his hand in the water.
(c) He steers the boat.
(d) He reads a book.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Lily see sitting in the chair, knitting a stocking?

2. What is Lily's attitude toward Mr. Ramsay?

3. Who is the only person that goes to the Ramsay's house?

4. What does the Macalister boy use for fishing bait while they are on the boat?

5. What is the vow that James and Cam make to each other?

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