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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 Mr. Ramsay become annoyed with Mrs. Ramsay, thinking he will go off alone?
(a) She doesn't want Andrew to go to college.
(b) She won't share her thoughts with him
(c) She keeps talking about going to the Lighthouse.
(d) All she talks about are flowers.

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

3. Why does Mrs. Ramsay want Lily to get married?
(a) So she can have a family
(b) Because single women miss what life has to offer
(c) To have someone to support her
(d) So she won't be lonely

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

5. What is Andrew's opinion of Minta?
(a) He thinks she is more sensible than most girls.
(b) He thinks she is boastful.
(c) He thinks she is a liar.
(d) He thinks she is too prim and proper.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does James imagine doing to his father?

2. What does Mrs. Ramsay do when she sees her husband looking at her?

3. What are the many places Mr. Bankes has traveled?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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