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

2. How does Mrs. Ramsay try to lift James' spirits after his father's negative comments
(a) She says that she will buy him a new catalogue.
(b) She says that he might wake up and find the sun shining.
(c) She says that he can get a puppy.
(d) She promises to bake him his favorite cake.

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

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

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 admires Mrs. Ramsay for giving him what he needs.
(c) She agrees with giving him sympathy.
(d) Mrs. Ramsay gives in to his needs too easily.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mr. Ramsay doing on the terrace as Mrs. Ramsay sits inside looking at catalogues?

2. Why is Mr. Ramsay angry with his wife, cursing her?

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

4. What is James' favorite hobby?

5. Why is Mrs. Ramsay so annoyed with Mr. Tansley, thinking him hateful?

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