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

2. What is the children's opinion of Mr. Tansley?
(a) He is bright, handsome, and friendly.
(b) He is a miserable, sarcastic brute.
(c) He is athletic and bold.
(d) He would be a good catch for any woman.

3. How does Lily feel about the sympathy that Mrs. Ramsay gives Mr. Ramsay?
(a) She wishes she could be like Mrs. Ramsay.
(b) Mrs. Ramsay gives in to his needs too easily.
(c) She agrees with giving him sympathy.
(d) She admires Mrs. Ramsay for giving him what he needs.

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

5. Why is Nancy brooding?
(a) She reduced her body, her life, and all the people in the world into nothingness.
(b) She is angry that Paul is with Minta.
(c) She is upset that Andrew left her alone.
(d) She is angry with her mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of her children does Mrs. Ramsay want to stay young?

2. What does Mr. Ramsay compare men's minds to?

3. What is the thing Mr. Bankes and Lily Briscoe see that they are not supposed to?

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

5. Why is Mrs. Ramsay so annoyed with Mr. Tansley, thinking him hateful?

(see the answer key)

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