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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Lily crying in anguish as she paints her picture?
(a) Lily realizes she will never know the meaning of life.
(b) Lily cannot seem to create the painting she wants.
(c) Lily is upset at Mr. Ramsay.
(d) Lily suddenly misses Mrs. Ramsay unbearably.

2. Why is Lily surprised that when she looks at her painting, she cannot see it?
(a) She suddenly loses vision in both eyes.
(b) She realizes that she is crying, but didn't think she felt anything for Mrs. Ramsay.
(c) A swarm of gnats fly in her eyes.
(d) She didn't realize that her hat had fallen over her eyes.

3. What work does George do at the summerhouse?
(a) He catches the rats and cuts the grass
(b) He plants a garden.
(c) He mops the floors.
(d) He replaces the hinges.

4. What is Lily's description of the Rayleys?
(a) They are adventurous and full of life.
(b) Minta is garish, flamboyant, and careless. Paul is tired and pale.
(c) They are happily married and full of energy
(d) They are well off with no cares in the world.

5. Who are the first guests to arrive at the Ramsay's house?
(a) Minta and Paul
(b) Mr. Tansley and Prue
(c) Andrew and James
(d) Lily Briscoe and Mr. Carmichael

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Lily disappointed when the Ramsay's leave on the boat?

2. Who does Mrs. McNab get to help her clean up the Ramsay's house?

3. What do the gulls, flowers, trees, and the earth itself seem to be saying on a summer evening at the Ramsay's house?

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

5. What does Lily complete at the end of the story?

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