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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the only person that goes to the Ramsay's house?
(a) William Bankes
(b) Lily Briscoe
(c) Augustus Carmichael
(d) Mrs. McNab

2. As Lily paints, what does she think about Mr. Tansley?
(a) She remembers how wealthy he was.
(b) She remembers a time when he was nice.
(c) She remembers how interesting he was.
(d) She remembers how everyone liked him.

3. What does Lily think offended people about Mrs. Ramsay?
(a) Her superior demeanor
(b) Her beauty and her giving in to her husbands whims
(c) Her callousness and selfishness
(d) Her constant refusal to help her husband

4. How does Prue's pregnancy progress?
(a) Prue is healthy and happy for the nine months.
(b) Prue stays in bed but delivery goes well.
(c) Prue has morning sickness for nine months.
(d) Prue dies from complications.

5. What does Mr. Macalister tell Mr. Ramsay about James' sailing abilities?
(a) He says that James is afraid to steer the boat.
(b) He says that James is doing a good job steering the boat.
(c) He says that James needs a lot more practice before he can steer the boat.
(d) He says that he doesn't think James will ever become adept at steering the boat

6. What is the condition of the house now that ten years have passed?
(a) The books are moldy, plaster is falling, and the pipes are clogged.
(b) Vagrants live in the house.
(c) The wood floor is in good condition and the walls are solid
(d) Mrs. McNab kept the house spotless.

7. What is the atmosphere around the house as Mrs. McNab's work at the summerhouse is finished?
(a) It is noisy from the howling wind.
(b) It is quiet, calm, and sleepy.
(c) It is stormy.
(d) It is dark and dreary.

8. Which one of Mr. Ramsay's daughters does he escort down the aisle to be married?
(a) Rose
(b) Cam
(c) Nancy
(d) Prue

9. What is it that bothers Lily so she cannot paint?
(a) She is in love with Mr. Carmichael.
(b) She had not offered Mr. Ramsay the sympathy he needed.
(c) She regrets giving sympathy to Mr. Ramsay.
(d) She is in love with Mr. Ramsay.

10. What finally gives James relief from his negative thoughts about his father?
(a) The wind picks up, allowing them to set sail again.
(b) Cam smiles at him.
(c) He imagines himself back at the summerhouse.
(d) He thinks about his mother.

11. What does James imagine himself doing to his father as they sit in the boat waiting for the breeze to pick up?
(a) Throwing him overboard
(b) Knocking his book into the water
(c) Running over and hugging him
(d) Stabbing his father in the heart

12. 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

13. What is it in human beings that nature looks upon complacently?
(a) Human misery, meanness, and his torture
(b) Human's striving for success
(c) Human family life
(d) Human relationships

14. What consoles Lily from her anguish over Mrs. Ramsay's death?
(a) She makes progress with her painting.
(b) Mr. Carmichael gives her a hug.
(c) She imagines Mrs. Ramsay in heaven with the angels.
(d) She feels Mrs. Ramsay beside her with flowers in her hair.

15. What does Lily want to do as the children come out of the house to go sailing to the Lighthouse?
(a) Cry with Mr. Ramsay
(b) Run away from Mr. Ramsay
(c) Give sympathy to Mr. Ramsay
(d) Go with the family

Short Answer Questions

1. James looks at his father, seeing him as tired and old. What does he compare his father to?

2. After Mrs. McNab locks the door to the house, how does the author describe it?

3. Who writes a volume of poetry that becomes very successful?

4. What is Lily's opinion of the dead?

5. What is the vow that James and Cam make to each other?

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