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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Window Chapters 5, 6, 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes Mr. Ramsay a happy man?
(a) He has his wife, children, and his career teaching young men philosophy.
(b) His books and his lectures
(c) Going for a walk on the beach
(d) Reciting his poetry

2. What is Lily Briscoe doing on the edge of the lawn?
(a) Having a picnic with the children
(b) Painting a picture of Mrs. Ramsay and James
(c) Playing cricket with the children
(d) Waving to a neighbor passing by

3. What does Mr. Ramsay tell James as Mrs. Ramsay is measuring his foot for the stockings?
(a) There is no chance that they will be able to go to the Lighthouse.
(b) They can go to the beach instead of the Lighthouse.
(c) They will take a tip to town.
(d) There is a chance that the weather will be clear for the trip to the Lighthouse.

4. How does Mr. Ramsay react to being seen reciting poetry by Lily and Mr. Bankes?
(a) He is happy someone heard his recitation
(b) He doesn't care.
(c) He wants to recite more to them.
(d) He is furious.

5. How does Lily feel about the sympathy that Mrs. Ramsay gives Mr. Ramsay?
(a) She wishes she could be like Mrs. Ramsay.
(b) She agrees with giving him sympathy.
(c) She admires Mrs. Ramsay for giving him what he needs.
(d) Mrs. Ramsay gives in to his needs too easily.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Ramsay like Lily Briscoe?

2. What is William Bankes' assessment of Lily Briscoe?

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

4. Where are James and his mother planning to take a trip?

5. Why does Mrs. Ramsay think it is a good idea for her husband to spend time at the summerhouse?

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