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

3. Who says that the weather will not be nice enough for the trip?
(a) Lily Briscoe
(b) Mr. Ramsay
(c) Nancy
(d) Mr. Carmichael

4. What is the children's opinion of Mr. Tansley?
(a) He is a miserable, sarcastic brute.
(b) He is bright, handsome, and friendly.
(c) He is athletic and bold.
(d) He would be a good catch for any woman.

5. What does Mr. Ramsay tell James as Mrs. Ramsay is measuring his foot for the stockings?
(a) There is no chance that they will be able to go to the Lighthouse.
(b) There is a chance that the weather will be clear for the trip to the Lighthouse.
(c) They will take a tip to town.
(d) They can go to the beach instead of the Lighthouse.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What makes Mr. Ramsay a happy man?

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

5. How does Mrs. Ramsay try to lift James' spirits after his father's negative comments

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