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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 like Lily Briscoe?
(a) She will be a famous artist someday.
(b) She is kind to the children
(c) She reminds her of when she was a girl.
(d) She has an independent spirit.

2. Why does Mrs. Ramsay think it is a good idea for her husband to spend time at the summerhouse?
(a) To get some fresh air and sunshine
(b) To finish writing his new book
(c) To get away from his lectures and academia
(d) To swim and sail with the children

3. Who does Mrs. Ramsay think are getting engaged?
(a) Lily and Paul
(b) Minta and Andrew
(c) Minta Doyle and Paul Rayley
(d) Lily and Mr. Bankes

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

5. What kind of lives do Prue, Nancy, and Rose want to live?
(a) Lives just like their mothers
(b) Lives as missionaries
(c) Lives different from Mrs. Ramsay, a wilder life, not taking care of men
(d) Lives filled with children

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Mr. Ramsay become annoyed with Mrs. Ramsay, thinking he will go off alone?

3. What does Mr. Ramsay say he will do if Mr. Tansley marries Prue?

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

5. Why is Lily thankful that Mr. Ramsay is reciting poetry?

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