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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Lily's description of the Rayleys?
(a) They are well off with no cares in the world.
(b) They are adventurous and full of life.
(c) They are happily married and full of energy
(d) Minta is garish, flamboyant, and careless. Paul is tired and pale.

3. What is Mr. Ramsay's opinion of how women think?
(a) He believes women are more intelligent than men.
(b) He believes women are vague, unable to dwell on any one thought.
(c) He believes women are more focused than men.
(d) He believes women are deep thinkers.

4. Lily had gone to a Hall to hear Mr. Tansley speak. What was the topic of his speech
(a) He was giving a speech about human suffering through the ages.
(b) He was talking about the role of religion in today's world.
(c) He was denouncing something, condemning someone, and talking about brotherly love
(d) He was talking about the meaning of life and revelations.

5. What is the vow that James and Cam make to each other?
(a) To fight tyranny
(b) To give sympathy to their father
(c) To be kind to their father
(d) To make it an enjoyable trip

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. What finally gives James relief from his negative thoughts about his father?

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

4. What becomes of Mrs. Ramsay?

5. What is the atmosphere around the house as Mrs. McNab's work at the summerhouse is finished?

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