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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mrs. Ramsay react to the arguments?
(a) She becomes tired, resentful, and silent.
(b) She cries hysterically in bed
(c) She talks about Mr. Ramsay behind his back.
(d) She promises herself never to forgive Mr. Ramsay

2. Why is Lily crying in anguish as she paints her picture?
(a) Lily suddenly misses Mrs. Ramsay unbearably.
(b) Lily cannot seem to create the painting she wants.
(c) Lily is upset at Mr. Ramsay.
(d) Lily realizes she will never know the meaning of life.

3. What work does George do at the summerhouse?
(a) He plants a garden.
(b) He replaces the hinges.
(c) He catches the rats and cuts the grass
(d) He mops the floors.

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

5. What does Mr. Macalister tell Mr. Ramsay about James' sailing abilities?
(a) He says that he doesn't think James will ever become adept at steering the boat
(b) He says that James is doing a good job steering the boat.
(c) He says that James is afraid to steer the boat.
(d) He says that James needs a lot more practice before he can steer the boat.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lily describe Mr. Ramsay as she looks out at the bay?

2. What does James imagine himself doing to his father as they sit in the boat waiting for the breeze to pick up?

3. What consoles Lily from her anguish over Mrs. Ramsay's death?

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

5. What are the weather conditions for the sail across the bay to the Lighthouse?

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