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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 Mrs. Ramsay concerned when the sound of the children playing and the men talking suddenly stops?
(a) She feels more comfortable with the noise of children playing.
(b) The silence makes her think of the destruction of the island and the years slipping away from her.
(c) She fears one of the children might be hurt.
(d) She is afraid of being left alone.

2. What does Lily see in Mr. Bankes' face as he watches Mrs. Ramsay?
(a) Ridicule
(b) Desire
(c) Disgust
(d) Rapture

3. What is Lily's opinion of Mr. Ramsay?
(a) She thinks he is a caring husband and father.
(b) She thinks he is athletic for his age.
(c) She thinks he is a spoiled tyrant who is selfish and self-centered.
(d) She thinks he is a great philosopher.

4. What is Mr. Ramsay doing on the terrace as Mrs. Ramsay sits inside looking at catalogues?
(a) He is planting flowers for Mrs. Ramsay.
(b) He is reading his book.
(c) He is marching up and down reciting poetry.
(d) He is repairing loose stones on the terrace.

5. What is Mr. Ramsay's reaction as he sees his wife sitting in sadness?
(a) He is hurt by his wife's distance, feeling that he can't speak to her.
(b) He ignores her.
(c) He thinks she is looking for attention.
(d) He feels she is overreacting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Ramsay regret will happen when her children are grown?

2. Why does Mrs. Ramsay want Lily to get married?

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

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

5. What does Mrs. Ramsay think she could have managed better in her 50 years?

(see the answer key)

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