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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Mrs. McNab get to help her clean up the Ramsay's house?
(a) Mrs. Bast and her son, George
(b) Lily Briscoe
(c) William Bankes
(d) Mr. Carmichael

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

3. What helps Mr. Ramsay get his mind off his sorrow?
(a) Talking about his boots
(b) Looking at Lily's painting
(c) Playing cricket
(d) Walking on the beach

4. How does Cam feel about her father during the boat trip?
(a) She is suddenly proud of him, thinking he is brave and daring.
(b) She is afraid of him.
(c) She is indifferent to him.
(d) She is angry with him.

5. When do Mr. Ramsay, James, and Cam plan to leave for their trip to the Lighthouse?
(a) At low tide
(b) When the wind dies down
(c) With the tide
(d) When the wind picks up

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why can't Lily paint after she sets up her easel?

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

4. What is the brown spot Lily sees out in the bay?

5. What do the gulls, flowers, trees, and the earth itself seem to be saying on a summer evening at the Ramsay's house?

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