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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the condition of the house in the heat of the summer?
(a) Flies weave webs in the sunny rooms, weeds grow near the glass
(b) The sun adds warmth to the cheery rooms.
(c) The heat is warping the roof.
(d) The summer sun is shining on the porch.

2. What are the weather conditions for the sail across the bay to the Lighthouse?
(a) It is a sweltering, hot day.
(b) It is cloudy and windy
(c) It is a fine day with an occasional breeze.
(d) It is misting and a little rough.

3. Why does Mrs. McNab pick a bunch of flowers from the Ramsay's garden?
(a) She wants to cheer up her own house.
(b) She figures the Ramsay's will never know
(c) She wants to give them to her daughter
(d) She thinks the house is going to be sold and the family will never return.

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

5. What is it that could happen to the house between night and dawn?
(a) A storm could arise and blow off the shutters.
(b) Thieves could empty the house.
(c) Animals could invade the house.
(d) A feather could fall and collapse the house.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mr. Ramsay get angry and bang out of the room?

2. As the Ramsay's approach the Lighthouse, the waves break upon the rocks. What does Woolf compare these waves to?

3. What is the strange idea Lily has about Mr. Carmichael?

4. Why is Lily crying in anguish as she paints her picture?

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

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