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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Window Chapters 12 and 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mr. Ramsay doing on the terrace as Mrs. Ramsay sits inside looking at catalogues?
(a) He is repairing loose stones on the terrace.
(b) He is planting flowers for Mrs. Ramsay.
(c) He is reading his book.
(d) He is marching up and down reciting poetry.

2. Why does Mrs. Ramsay think it is a good idea for her husband to spend time at the summerhouse?
(a) To swim and sail with the children
(b) To get away from his lectures and academia
(c) To get some fresh air and sunshine
(d) To finish writing his new book

3. What does Mr. Ramsay compare men's minds to?
(a) The months of the year
(b) The days of the week
(c) Numbers up to one hundred
(d) Letters of the alphabet

4. Who does Mrs. Ramsay think are getting engaged?
(a) Lily and Paul
(b) Minta and Andrew
(c) Minta Doyle and Paul Rayley
(d) Lily and Mr. Bankes

5. Mrs. Ramsay is excited that this character accepted her dinner invitation.
(a) William Bankes
(b) Lily Briscoe
(c) Mr. Tansley
(d) Minta and Paul

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lily see the Ramsay's as a symbol of?

2. Why does Mr. Tansley feel proud for the first time in his life?

3. What is Mr. Ramsay's reaction as he sees his wife sitting in sadness?

4. What is Mr. Ramsay afraid will happen if Andrew doesn't work harder?

5. Who says that the weather will not be nice enough for the trip?

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