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

2. What does Mr. Ramsay say he will do if Mr. Tansley marries Prue?
(a) He will disown her.
(b) He will wish her the best.
(c) He will give her away.
(d) He will have a celebration.

3. 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 some fresh air and sunshine
(c) To finish writing his new book
(d) To get away from his lectures and academia

4. Why is Mrs. Ramsay so worried about the way her son, Jasper, passes the time?
(a) Because he shoots birds
(b) Because he likes to dance
(c) Because he hides in his room
(d) Because he teases his sisters

5. What are the many places Mr. Bankes has traveled?
(a) Rome, France, and Spain
(b) Amsterdam, Madrid, and Rome
(c) Madrid, Poland, and Iceland
(d) America, South America, and Amsterdam

Short Answer Questions

1. What is James' favorite hobby?

2. Why does William Bankes see Mrs. Ramsay as child-like?

3. Why does Mrs. Ramsay want Lily to get married?

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

5. What does Lily tell William Bankes about Mr. Ramsay?

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