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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 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 get away from his lectures and academia
(d) To finish writing his new book

2. Why doesn't Lily want to see the paintings of the great artists?
(a) Because she will be discontented with her own art
(b) Because she doesn't understand them
(c) Because she thinks they are overrated
(d) Because she prefers modern art

3. What is Mrs. Ramsay bringing to the Lighthouse for the keeper's ailing son?
(a) A winter coat
(b) Knitted stockings
(c) Gloves
(d) Knitted hat

4. How does Mrs. Ramsay feel young men regard her?
(a) As a senile lump
(b) As if she were invisible
(c) With reverence and trust
(d) As an old, stupid woman

5. Mrs. Ramsay is excited that this character accepted her dinner invitation.
(a) William Bankes
(b) Minta and Paul
(c) Mr. Tansley
(d) Lily Briscoe

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of her children does Mrs. Ramsay want to stay young?

2. What does Lily see the Ramsay's as a symbol of?

3. What does Mr. Ramsay tell James as Mrs. Ramsay is measuring his foot for the stockings?

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

5. As Mrs. Ramsay strolls with Mr. Ramsay, who does she think should marry?

(see the answer key)

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