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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Window Chapters 14, 15 and 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Lily tell William Bankes about Mr. Ramsay?
(a) Mr. Ramsay cries at night while in bed.
(b) Mr. Ramsay likes to swim in the dark.
(c) Mr. Ramsay is afraid of the dark.
(d) Mr. Ramsay frightens her because of his mood swings.

3. What is the comment Andrew makes about women while they are looking for the brooch?
(a) Women are more patient than men
(b) Women are useless in a crisis
(c) Women have no control over their emotions
(d) Women are too sentimental

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Lily feel about the sympathy that Mrs. Ramsay gives Mr. Ramsay?

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

4. Why does Mrs. Ramsay like Lily Briscoe?

5. What makes Mr. Ramsay a happy man?

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