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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 Mrs. Ramsay do when she sees her husband looking at her?
(a) She frowns at him.
(b) She insults him.
(c) She calls to him.
(d) She ignores him.

2. Why does Mr. Tansley feel proud for the first time in his life?
(a) He is walking to town with Mrs. Ramsay on his arm.
(b) Mr. Ramsay compliments him on his thesis.
(c) His philosophy book is published.
(d) He wins a cricket game.

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

4. How is Mr. Bankes enjoying the dinner party?
(a) He is enjoying the conversation at the table.
(b) He wishes he could eat there every night.
(c) He is glad he accepted Mrs. Ramsay's invitation.
(d) He wishes he were home alone, working.

5. What is the children's opinion of Mr. Tansley?
(a) He is bright, handsome, and friendly.
(b) He is a miserable, sarcastic brute.
(c) He would be a good catch for any woman.
(d) He is athletic and bold.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does William Bankes see Mrs. Ramsay as child-like?

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

3. Mrs. Ramsay is excited that this character accepted her dinner invitation.

4. Is Charles Tansley excited about the conversation the women are having

5. Why does Mrs. Ramsay think Mr. Ramsay is different from other people?

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