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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the strange idea Lily has about Mr. Carmichael?
(a) She thinks he communicates with the dead.
(b) She thinks he can read her thoughts, knowing the things she couldn't say.
(c) She thinks he communicates with animals.
(d) She thinks he is just a raggedy old man with no original thoughts.

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

3. What adventure does Cam invent to escape Mr. Ramsay's and James' attitudes?
(a) She imagines she is on a deserted island.
(b) She imagines she is in a sinking ship.
(c) She imagines she is flying with a seagull.
(d) She imagines she is with her mother again.

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

5. How does Lily describe Mr. Ramsay as she looks out at the bay?
(a) Aging gracefully
(b) As a distinguished philosopher
(c) Looking younger than he is
(d) As a very old man

Short Answer Questions

1. While the summerhouse is deserted, what is the weather like?

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

3. What does the Macalister boy use for fishing bait while they are on the boat?

4. Lily had gone to a Hall to hear Mr. Tansley speak. What was the topic of his speech

5. What question does Mr. Ramsay ask Cam to make her smile?

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