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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Window Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Ramsay think Mr. Ramsay is different from other people?
(a) He is too worried about everyday matters.
(b) He is obsessed with insignificant events.
(c) He seems oblivious to ordinary things of life, but lives as if in a dream.
(d) He worries about the flower garden constantly.

2. Why does William Bankes see Mrs. Ramsay as child-like?
(a) Because she enjoys swimming with the children
(b) Because she loves sweets
(c) Because she isn't aware of her beauty, wanting to be insignificant
(d) Because she has an innocent smile

3. What returns to Mr. Bankes as he begins to eat dinner?
(a) His disgust with Mr. Tansley
(b) His annoyance with everyone at the table
(c) His longing to be at home
(d) His love and reverence for Mrs. Ramsay.

4. Why does Mrs. Ramsay want Lily to get married?
(a) So she won't be lonely
(b) Because single women miss what life has to offer
(c) So she can have a family
(d) To have someone to support her

5. What is Mr. Ramsay afraid will happen if Andrew doesn't work harder?
(a) He will lose his job.
(b) His zest for live
(c) He will become a lazy ne'er do well.
(d) The chance for a scholarship

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mrs. Ramsay feel young men regard her?

2. What does Lily feel the Ramsays are flooded with?

3. Mrs. Ramsay is excited that this character accepted her dinner invitation.

4. What is Lily's view of Mr. Bankes?

5. What is Mr. Ramsay doing on the terrace as Mrs. Ramsay sits inside looking at catalogues?

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