View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Lighthouse Chapters 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Mrs. Ramsay so worried about the way her son, Jasper, passes the time?
(a) Because he likes to dance
(b) Because he shoots birds
(c) Because he teases his sisters
(d) Because he hides in his room

2. 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 summer sun is shining on the porch.
(c) The sun adds warmth to the cheery rooms.
(d) The heat is warping the roof.

3. What is the image the author gives of Mrs. Ramsay as she looks at her dinner guests?
(a) As a doting hostess
(b) As a queen standing over her subjects, accepting their devotion
(c) As a nervous dog
(d) As an old crone

4. What does Lily feel the Ramsays are flooded with?
(a) Friendship
(b) Being in love
(c) Hatred
(d) Indifference

5. What does Mr. Ramsay say he will do if Mr. Tansley marries Prue?
(a) He will wish her the best.
(b) He will disown her.
(c) He will give her away.
(d) He will have a celebration.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Mrs. Ramsay sits at the head of the dinner table, what is she contemplating?

2. What did Mr. Tansley tell Lily at one time about women's artistic abilities?

3. As Mrs. Ramsay strolls with Mr. Ramsay, who does she think should marry?

4. How does Mr. Bankes feel about Mrs. Ramsay as the talk at the dinner table?

5. What does Lily contemplate as the dinner winds down, and people leave the table?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 386 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample