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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does James believe is the only person who speaks the truth?
(a) Cam
(b) His mother
(c) Lily Briscoe
(d) His father

2. How does James react to his father's praise?
(a) He remains silent, wanting to keep the moment forever.
(b) He tells his father to mind his own business.
(c) He tells his father he wishes he would die.
(d) He ignores his father, turning his back on him.

3. What does Mr. Ramsay tell James about his ability to steer the boat?
(a) He praises James, telling him he did a good job.
(b) He embarrasses James with his negative comments.
(c) He ridicules James' sailing abilities.
(d) He refuses to speak to James.

4. How does Lily see Mr. Ramsay's face?
(a) As old and tired
(b) As younger than his age
(c) As extraordinary
(d) As wrinkled and haggard

5. Why does Lily think life is aimless, chaotic, and unreal?
(a) Because her painting are not be accepted by the art community
(b) Because Mr. Ramsay was fired from his job
(c) Because she is thinking of the deaths of Mrs. Ramsay, Prue and Andrew
(d) Because James hates her

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lily's description of middle aged people?

2. How does Cam feel about her father during the boat trip?

3. What is it that bothers Lily so she cannot paint?

4. What does Lily think will happen if she shouts loud enough?

5. What is the condition of the house in the heat of the summer?

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