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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. How does Nancy feel when she sees Paul and Minta kissing?
(a) She is happy for them.
(b) She doesn't care what they do.
(c) It bolsters her spirits.
(d) She is angry and indignant.

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

3. What is William Bankes' assessment of Lily Briscoe?
(a) He thinks she is flamboyant and rowdy.
(b) He thinks she is orderly, alone, poor, and has good sense.
(c) He thinks she is aloof and moody.
(d) He thinks she is odd and clumsy.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Ramsay think about the intelligence of human beings?

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

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

4. What is the only thing Mr. Tansley has to count on?

5. What is the comment Andrew makes about women while they are looking for the brooch?

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