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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Lily feel as she sits alone in the Ramsay's house?
(a) She feels like a member of the family.
(b) She feels like a sister to Nancy.
(c) She feels like a daughter to Mr. Ramsay.
(d) She feels cut off from people, with no attachments there.

2. Who is the only person that goes to the Ramsay's house?
(a) Augustus Carmichael
(b) Lily Briscoe
(c) Mrs. McNab
(d) William Bankes

3. How does Lily see the blank canvas before her?
(a) She sees it as a friend.
(b) She sees it as a blank slate to paint her emotions.
(c) She sees the canvas as if it were rebuking her with a cold stare.
(d) She sees it as an impossible task.

4. How does James react to his father's praise?
(a) He tells his father he wishes he would die.
(b) He tells his father to mind his own business.
(c) He ignores his father, turning his back on him.
(d) He remains silent, wanting to keep the moment forever.

5. Why does Lily think life is aimless, chaotic, and unreal?
(a) Because James hates her
(b) Because Mr. Ramsay was fired from his job
(c) Because her painting are not be accepted by the art community
(d) Because she is thinking of the deaths of Mrs. Ramsay, Prue and Andrew

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lily want to do as the children come out of the house to go sailing to the Lighthouse?

2. Why is Lily surprised that when she looks at her painting, she cannot see it?

3. What does Lily think will happen if she shouts loud enough?

4. Who are the first guests to arrive at the Ramsay's house?

5. How does Lily begin her painting?

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