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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 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 thinks she is looking for attention.
(c) He ignores her.
(d) He feels she is overreacting.

2. Why does William Bankes see Mrs. Ramsay as child-like?
(a) Because she isn't aware of her beauty, wanting to be insignificant
(b) Because she loves sweets
(c) Because she enjoys swimming with the children
(d) Because she has an innocent smile

3. What is Lily's view of Mr. Bankes?
(a) She sees him as a generous, heroic man
(b) She sees him as a lonely, old man.
(c) She sees him as a self-centered old man.
(d) She sees him as a moody widower.

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

5. What does Mrs. Ramsay think she could have managed better in her 50 years?
(a) Her inheritance
(b) Her children
(c) Her husband, money, her husband's books
(d) Her ledger book

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lily see in Mr. Bankes' face as he watches Mrs. Ramsay?

2. What is William Bankes' assessment of Lily Briscoe?

3. What does Mr. Bankes call Mr. Ramsay?

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

5. Why does Mrs. Ramsay like Lily Briscoe?

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