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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Window Chapters 12 and 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Mrs. Ramsay think are getting engaged?
(a) Lily and Paul
(b) Minta and Andrew
(c) Lily and Mr. Bankes
(d) Minta Doyle and Paul Rayley

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

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

4. Why has Mr. Tansley never been to the circus?
(a) He comes from a family with nine siblings and his father was a working man.
(b) He is afraid of large crowds.
(c) His father believed circus people were evil.
(d) He thinks they are for imbeciles.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Mr. Ramsay angry with his wife, cursing her?

3. How does Mr. Ramsay react to being seen reciting poetry by Lily and Mr. Bankes?

4. What did Mr. Tansley tell Lily at one time about women's artistic abilities?

5. What is James' favorite hobby?

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