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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Window Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of her children does Mrs. Ramsay want to stay young?
(a) Charles and James
(b) James and Cam
(c) Nancy and Cam
(d) Andrew and Prue

3. What does Paul decide to do when they cannot find the brooch?
(a) He decides it is time to forget about the brooch.
(b) He decides to forget about women.
(c) He decides to tell Minta that she is being too emotional.
(d) He decides to get up at dawn and look for it and buy a new one if he can't find it.

4. Why does James hate his father?
(a) For never taking him to the circus
(b) For ridiculing him when he cuts out pictures
(c) For laughing when James is learning to swim
(d) For demanding the attention of his mother, and disrupting the time he is spending with her.

5. Why is Lily thankful that Mr. Ramsay is reciting poetry?
(a) She enjoys the sound of it.
(b) She is trying to learn poetry herself.
(c) She thinks it makes him look distinguished.
(d) He will not bother to look at her painting.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Minta terrified that they will not find the brooch?

2. As Mrs. Ramsay sits at the head of the dinner table, what is she contemplating?

3. What is Mr. Ramsay doing on the terrace as Mrs. Ramsay sits inside looking at catalogues?

4. How does Mrs. Ramsay feel after giving Mr. Ramsay the sympathy he needs?

5. What is James' favorite hobby?

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