View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Time Passes Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the only light come from in the darkness of the house?
(a) The Lighthouse
(b) A distant fire
(c) The moon
(d) A neighbor's lantern

2. What does Lily contemplate as the dinner winds down, and people leave the table?
(a) She hopes she can be like Mrs. Ramsay some day.
(b) She thinks what a boring dinner party is was.
(c) She is happy that dinner is finally over.
(d) Everyone who attended the dinner party is forever bonded together, no matter how much time goes by.

3. Why doesn't Nancy want to go on the walk with Paul and Minta?
(a) Minta is always teasing her.
(b) Nancy doesn't like the way Paul treats her.
(c) Nancy doesn't want to dirty her new shoes.
(d) Nancy doesn't know what Minta wants from her.

4. What does Lily see in Mr. Bankes' face as he watches Mrs. Ramsay?
(a) Rapture
(b) Ridicule
(c) Desire
(d) Disgust

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Ramsay regret will happen when her children are grown?

2. What becomes of Mrs. Ramsay?

3. How does Mr. Bankes refer to the Ramsay children?

4. What is Mrs. Ramsay sorry for after she tells James they cannot go to the Lighthouse?

5. While the summerhouse is deserted, what is the weather like?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 373 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample