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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Window Chapters 14, 15 and 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mrs. Ramsay determine which necklace to wear to dinner?
(a) She holds each necklace against the dress, finding the closest match.
(b) She closes her eyes and picks one from the jewelry box.
(c) She lets Mr. Ramsay choose for her.
(d) She lets her children, Jasper and Rose, to choose the necklace.

2. Why is Mrs. Ramsay concerned when the sound of the children playing and the men talking suddenly stops?
(a) The silence makes her think of the destruction of the island and the years slipping away from her.
(b) She fears one of the children might be hurt.
(c) She is afraid of being left alone.
(d) She feels more comfortable with the noise of children playing.

3. Why is Lily thankful that Mr. Ramsay is reciting poetry?
(a) She enjoys the sound of it.
(b) He will not bother to look at her painting.
(c) She thinks it makes him look distinguished.
(d) She is trying to learn poetry herself.

4. Why does Mrs. Ramsay like Lily Briscoe?
(a) She reminds her of when she was a girl.
(b) She will be a famous artist someday.
(c) She has an independent spirit.
(d) She is kind to the children

5. How does Nancy feel when she sees Paul and Minta kissing?
(a) She is angry and indignant.
(b) It bolsters her spirits.
(c) She is happy for them.
(d) She doesn't care what they do.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Mrs. Ramsay so annoyed with Mr. Tansley, thinking him hateful?

2. What does Mrs. Ramsay do when she sees her husband looking at her?

3. What are the many places Mr. Bankes has traveled?

4. How does Mrs. Ramsay try to lift James' spirits after his father's negative comments

5. What was the worst moment of Paul's life?

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