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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. Why is Mrs. Ramsay so annoyed with Mr. Tansley, thinking him hateful?
(a) He slaps James.
(b) He breaks her favorite necklace.
(c) He tells James that he cannot go to the Lighthouse.
(d) He insults her cooking.

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

3. What does James imagine doing to his father?
(a) To go fishing for the afternoon
(b) To go to town to the picture show
(c) To go to one of his philosophy classes
(d) To grab any weapon and gash a hole in his father's breast

4. What does Mr. Bankes call Mr. Ramsay?
(a) An abusive husband
(b) A hypocrite
(c) A brilliant philosopher
(d) A terrible father

5. What does Lily see in Mr. Bankes' face as he watches Mrs. Ramsay?
(a) Rapture
(b) Ridicule
(c) Desire
(d) Disgust

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mrs. Ramsay feel after giving Mr. Ramsay the sympathy he needs?

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

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

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

5. What does Mrs. Ramsay think she could have managed better in her 50 years?

(see the answer key)

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