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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What becomes of Mrs. Ramsay?
(a) She dies suddenly
(b) She leaves Mr. Ramsay
(c) She abandons her children
(d) She becomes a famous writer

2. What does James remember as they all sit in the hot sun on the boat?
(a) He remembers his father taking his mother away from him.
(b) He remembers his father telling him that it would rain and he wouldn't be able to go to the lighthouse.
(c) He remembers the arguments his parents used to have.
(d) He remembers cutting pictures out of a catalogue.

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

4. What does Mr. Ramsay expect from Lily when he sighs, full of grief?
(a) A walk along the beach
(b) A smile
(c) Sympathy
(d) Conversation

5. What does Lily complete at the end of the story?
(a) Her painting of the Lighthouse
(b) Her painting of Mrs. Ramsay and James
(c) Her painting of Mr. Carmichael
(d) Her self-portrait

Short Answer Questions

1. James looks at his father, seeing him as tired and old. What does he compare his father to?

2. What is it that bothers Lily so she cannot paint?

3. Why does Lily think life is aimless, chaotic, and unreal?

4. How does James react to his father's praise?

5. While the summerhouse is deserted, what is the weather like?

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