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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. How does Mr. Bankes refer to the Ramsay children?
(a) With the names of famous artists
(b) With the names of wild animals
(c) With names like the Kings and Queens of England
(d) With the names of fairy tale characters

2. As Mrs. Ramsay strolls with Mr. Ramsay, who does she think should marry?
(a) Nancy and Paul
(b) Andrew and Prue
(c) Mr. Carmichael and Mrs. McNab
(d) Lily Briscoe and William Bankes

3. What makes Mr. Ramsay a happy man?
(a) Reciting his poetry
(b) Going for a walk on the beach
(c) He has his wife, children, and his career teaching young men philosophy.
(d) His books and his lectures

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Bankes think Mr. Tansley feels about the people around the table?

2. What responsibility falls on Mrs. Ramsay's shoulders as she watches her guests remain distant from one another?

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

4. What is Mr. Ramsay afraid will happen if Andrew doesn't work harder?

5. Why is Mr. Tansley insulted when Lily asks him to take her to the Lighthouse?

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