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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Window Chapters 14, 15 and 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Ramsay regret will happen when her children are grown?
(a) Her children to have to experience all the pain, suffering, and death involved in living life.
(b) Her children will treat her like an old lady.
(c) Her children will not need her anymore.
(d) Her children will forget about her, leaving her alone.

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

3. Why does Mrs. Ramsay think Mr. Ramsay is different from other people?
(a) He seems oblivious to ordinary things of life, but lives as if in a dream.
(b) He worries about the flower garden constantly.
(c) He is obsessed with insignificant events.
(d) He is too worried about everyday matters.

4. How does Mrs. Ramsay determine which necklace to wear to dinner?
(a) She lets her children, Jasper and Rose, to choose the necklace.
(b) She closes her eyes and picks one from the jewelry box.
(c) She lets Mr. Ramsay choose for her.
(d) She holds each necklace against the dress, finding the closest match.

5. Where are James and his mother planning to take a trip?
(a) Into town to buy yarn
(b) To visit relatives
(c) To the Lighthouse
(d) To the beach

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why has Mr. Tansley never been to the circus?

3. Why is Mrs. Ramsay so worried about the way her son, Jasper, passes the time?

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

5. What do Paul, Minta, Andrew, and Nancy do, once they reach the beach?

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