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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. Why is Mr. Ramsay angry with his wife, cursing her?
(a) She laughed at his poetry recitation.
(b) For giving James false hope about going on the trip to the Lighthouse
(c) She dropped his book in the water at the beach.
(d) She burned dinner.

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

3. How does Lily react to the rapture that Mr. Bankes feels toward Mrs. Ramsay?
(a) She is grateful as his rapture dissipates the burdens of life.
(b) She feels betrayed.
(c) She is surprised and disgusted
(d) She is insulted that he looks at Mrs. Ramsay and not her.

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

5. What does Mr. Bankes call Mr. Ramsay?
(a) A brilliant philosopher
(b) A hypocrite
(c) An abusive husband
(d) A terrible father

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Ramsay do when she sees her husband looking at her?

2. What is Mr. Ramsay's reaction as he sees his wife sitting in sadness?

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

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

5. What kind of lives do Prue, Nancy, and Rose want to live?

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