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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. Which of her children does Mrs. Ramsay want to stay young?
(a) James and Cam
(b) Andrew and Prue
(c) Nancy and Cam
(d) Charles and James

2. 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 insulted that he looks at Mrs. Ramsay and not her.
(d) She is surprised and disgusted

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mrs. Ramsay's opinion on human relationships?

2. Why is Mr. Ramsay angry with his wife, cursing her?

3. What does Lily tell William Bankes about Mr. Ramsay?

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

5. Who is the only person Lily doesn't mind looking at her painting?

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