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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 is Mrs. Ramsay concerned when the sound of the children playing and the men talking suddenly stops?
(a) She feels more comfortable with the noise of children playing.
(b) She fears one of the children might be hurt.
(c) The silence makes her think of the destruction of the island and the years slipping away from her.
(d) She is afraid of being left alone.

2. What is Mr. Ramsay doing on the terrace as Mrs. Ramsay sits inside looking at catalogues?
(a) He is marching up and down reciting poetry.
(b) He is planting flowers for Mrs. Ramsay.
(c) He is repairing loose stones on the terrace.
(d) He is reading his book.

3. What does Mr. Bankes call Mr. Ramsay?
(a) A hypocrite
(b) An abusive husband
(c) A brilliant philosopher
(d) A terrible father

4. What are the many places Mr. Bankes has traveled?
(a) Amsterdam, Madrid, and Rome
(b) America, South America, and Amsterdam
(c) Madrid, Poland, and Iceland
(d) Rome, France, and Spain

5. What does Minta realize she lost when they reach the top of the cliff?
(a) Her beaded necklace
(b) Her favorite book
(c) Her grandmother's brooch
(d) One of her shoes

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Mrs. Ramsay annoyed with Mr. Ramsay when he calls the island a "poor little place"?

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

3. Why does Mrs. Ramsay want Lily to get married?

4. What is the comment Andrew makes about women while they are looking for the brooch?

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

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