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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 annoyed with Mr. Tansley, thinking him hateful?
(a) He slaps James.
(b) He tells James that he cannot go to the Lighthouse.
(c) He breaks her favorite necklace.
(d) He insults her cooking.

2. Why does Mrs. Ramsay like Lily Briscoe?
(a) She reminds her of when she was a girl.
(b) She will be a famous artist someday.
(c) She is kind to the children
(d) She has an independent spirit.

3. Why is Lily thankful that Mr. Ramsay is reciting poetry?
(a) She enjoys the sound of it.
(b) She is trying to learn poetry herself.
(c) She thinks it makes him look distinguished.
(d) He will not bother to look at her painting.

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

5. What does Mrs. Ramsay think she could have managed better in her 50 years?
(a) Her inheritance
(b) Her ledger book
(c) Her husband, money, her husband's books
(d) Her children

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the thing Mr. Bankes and Lily Briscoe see that they are not supposed to?

4. What is Lily Briscoe doing on the edge of the lawn?

5. What does Mrs. Ramsay do when she sees her husband looking at her?

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