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

2. What makes Mr. Ramsay a happy man?
(a) He has his wife, children, and his career teaching young men philosophy.
(b) Going for a walk on the beach
(c) Reciting his poetry
(d) His books and his lectures

3. How does Lily think Mr. Ramsay has changed through the years?
(a) He does not like books anymore.
(b) He is a more loving father.
(c) He developed an interest in ordinary human things and shed his worries and ambitions
(d) He became even more obnoxious and unfriendly.

4. When do Mr. Ramsay, James, and Cam plan to leave for their trip to the Lighthouse?
(a) When the wind dies down
(b) At low tide
(c) When the wind picks up
(d) With the tide

5. Is Charles Tansley excited about the conversation the women are having
(a) He loves to listen to the women's silly conversation.
(b) He is outraged at the conversation, leaving the table.
(c) He is amused by the women's bantering.
(d) He thinks the women's conversation is inane and unimportant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can't Lily paint after she sets up her easel?

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

3. How does Lily see Mr. Ramsay's face?

4. What is the image the author gives of Mrs. Ramsay as she looks at her dinner guests?

5. What is William Bankes' assessment of Lily Briscoe?

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