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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 does Lily feel the Ramsays are flooded with?
(a) Indifference
(b) Friendship
(c) Being in love
(d) Hatred

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

3. 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 planting flowers for Mrs. Ramsay.
(c) He is reading his book.
(d) He is marching up and down reciting poetry.

4. What is Mrs. Ramsay bringing to the Lighthouse for the keeper's ailing son?
(a) A winter coat
(b) Gloves
(c) Knitted stockings
(d) Knitted hat

5. How does Mrs. Ramsay feel after giving Mr. Ramsay the sympathy he needs?
(a) Flamboyant and flighty
(b) Both physically and mentally exhausted
(c) Needed and fulfilled
(d) Happy and carefree

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Where are James and his mother planning to take a trip?

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

(see the answer key)

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