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

2. How does Mr. Ramsay react to being seen reciting poetry by Lily and Mr. Bankes?
(a) He wants to recite more to them.
(b) He is happy someone heard his recitation
(c) He is furious.
(d) He doesn't care.

3. 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 get away from his lectures and academia
(c) To finish writing his new book
(d) To swim and sail with the children

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lily's opinion of Mr. Ramsay?

2. What is the children's opinion of Mr. Tansley?

3. What is Lily's view of Mr. Bankes?

4. Why does James hate his father?

5. What does James imagine doing to his father?

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