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

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

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

4. Why does Mrs. Ramsay feel she can return to her dreamland of twenty years ago in the Manning's drawing room?
(a) Because Lily got a conversation going with Mr. Tansley
(b) Because dinner is over
(c) Because no one is paying attention to her
(d) Because she is sick of her guests

5. What is the only thing Mr. Tansley has to count on?
(a) His relationship with Prue
(b) His father's money
(c) Writing his dissertation
(d) The Ramsay's friendship

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are James and his mother planning to take a trip?

2. What does Lily tell William Bankes about Mr. Ramsay?

3. Why is Nancy brooding?

4. As Mrs. Ramsay strolls with Mr. Ramsay, who does she think should marry?

5. What returns to Mr. Bankes as he begins to eat dinner?

(see the answer key)

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