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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. Why is Mrs. Ramsay annoyed with Mr. Ramsay when he calls the island a "poor little place"?
(a) Because it is a lovely night and he is complaining
(b) Because he is so moody
(c) Because he is insulting their vacation spot
(d) Because he is ruining their stroll

2. What does Mr. Bankes think Mr. Tansley feels about the people around the table?
(a) That they are all having a wonderful time
(b) That the conversations are engrossing
(c) That they have wasted their lives, and are behind the times
(d) That they are all his true friends

3. How does Mr. Ramsay react to being seen reciting poetry by Lily and Mr. Bankes?
(a) He is happy someone heard his recitation
(b) He wants to recite more to them.
(c) He is furious.
(d) He doesn't care.

4. What is Lily Briscoe doing on the edge of the lawn?
(a) Playing cricket with the children
(b) Having a picnic with the children
(c) Painting a picture of Mrs. Ramsay and James
(d) Waving to a neighbor passing by

5. What is Lily's opinion about human relationships?
(a) People never really know one another in relationships, especially men and women.
(b) People can get to know one another with some effort.
(c) Men and women know each other completely.
(d) People understand each other for the most part.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Lily feel the Ramsays are flooded with?

3. Why is Mrs. Ramsay concerned when the sound of the children playing and the men talking suddenly stops?

4. What is Mr. Ramsay's reaction as he sees his wife sitting in sadness?

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

(see the answer key)

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