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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 Mrs. Ramsay's opinion on human relationships?
(a) Human relationships are selfish, imperfect, and dreadful.
(b) Human relationships are emotionally perfect.
(c) Human relationships are full of love and kindness.
(d) Human relationships are fulfilling and special.

2. Why does Mrs. Ramsay think it is a good idea for her husband to spend time at the summerhouse?
(a) To swim and sail with the children
(b) To finish writing his new book
(c) To get away from his lectures and academia
(d) To get some fresh air and sunshine

3. Why does Mr. Tansley feel proud for the first time in his life?
(a) He is walking to town with Mrs. Ramsay on his arm.
(b) Mr. Ramsay compliments him on his thesis.
(c) His philosophy book is published.
(d) He wins a cricket game.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Mrs. Ramsay concerned when the sound of the children playing and the men talking suddenly stops?

2. Why does James hate his father?

3. How does Mr. Ramsay react to being seen reciting poetry by Lily and Mr. Bankes?

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

5. What is Lily's opinion of Mr. Ramsay?

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