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

2. Who is the only person Lily doesn't mind looking at her painting?
(a) Mr. Ramsay
(b) James
(c) William Bankes
(d) Mrs. Ramsay

3. What does James imagine doing to his father?
(a) To go to one of his philosophy classes
(b) To grab any weapon and gash a hole in his father's breast
(c) To go fishing for the afternoon
(d) To go to town to the picture show

4. How does Lily feel about the sympathy that Mrs. Ramsay gives Mr. Ramsay?
(a) She admires Mrs. Ramsay for giving him what he needs.
(b) Mrs. Ramsay gives in to his needs too easily.
(c) She agrees with giving him sympathy.
(d) She wishes she could be like Mrs. Ramsay.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mrs. Ramsay feel after giving Mr. Ramsay the sympathy he needs?

2. What is Lily Briscoe doing on the edge of the lawn?

3. Why does Mrs. Ramsay think it is a good idea for her husband to spend time at the summerhouse?

4. How does Mrs. Ramsay feel young men regard her?

5. What does Mr. Ramsay think about the intelligence of human beings?

(see the answer key)

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