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

2. How does Mrs. Ramsay feel young men regard her?
(a) As a senile lump
(b) As an old, stupid woman
(c) With reverence and trust
(d) As if she were invisible

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

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

5. What does Mr. Ramsay tell James as Mrs. Ramsay is measuring his foot for the stockings?
(a) There is a chance that the weather will be clear for the trip to the Lighthouse.
(b) They can go to the beach instead of the Lighthouse.
(c) There is no chance that they will be able to go to the Lighthouse.
(d) They will take a tip to town.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lily see the Ramsay's as a symbol of?

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

3. What is Lily Briscoe doing on the edge of the lawn?

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

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

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