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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Lily see the blank canvas before her?
(a) She sees it as a friend.
(b) She sees it as a blank slate to paint her emotions.
(c) She sees it as an impossible task.
(d) She sees the canvas as if it were rebuking her with a cold stare.

2. How does Lily feel as she sits alone in the Ramsay's house?
(a) She feels like a daughter to Mr. Ramsay.
(b) She feels like a member of the family.
(c) She feels cut off from people, with no attachments there.
(d) She feels like a sister to Nancy.

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

4. How does Mrs. Ramsay react to the arguments?
(a) She talks about Mr. Ramsay behind his back.
(b) She promises herself never to forgive Mr. Ramsay
(c) She cries hysterically in bed
(d) She becomes tired, resentful, and silent.

5. What is happening to the summerhouse while the Ramsay's are away?
(a) It is becoming shabbier with each passing day.
(b) It is being painted by neighbors
(c) It is being renovated.
(d) Another family is living in it.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How is Cam attracted to her father?

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

4. What does James imagine himself doing to his father as they sit in the boat waiting for the breeze to pick up?

5. What does Mrs. McNab imagine as she takes a break from cleaning to have some tea?

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