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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Window Chapters 9, 10 and 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is James' favorite hobby?
(a) Collecting stamps
(b) Collecting butterflies
(c) Fishing
(d) Cutting pictures out of catalogues

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

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

4. What does Mrs. Ramsay regret will happen when her children are grown?
(a) Her children will not need her anymore.
(b) Her children will forget about her, leaving her alone.
(c) Her children to have to experience all the pain, suffering, and death involved in living life.
(d) Her children will treat her like an old lady.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. Bankes refer to the Ramsay children?

2. What does Lily see in Mr. Bankes' face as he watches Mrs. Ramsay?

3. How does Lily react to the rapture that Mr. Bankes feels toward Mrs. Ramsay?

4. What does Mr. Ramsay compare men's minds to?

5. What did Mr. Tansley tell Lily at one time about women's artistic abilities?

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