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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book One, Chapters 34-38.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Greg come to Marina's house?
(a) To take a horseback riding lesson.
(b) To take Ada to a dance.
(c) To return Marina's lighter.
(d) To lend the governess a book.

2. In what language does Van write letters to his mother?
(a) French.
(b) English.
(c) Italian.
(d) German.

3. What was Van wearing the first time she glimpsed him, before they met?
(a) A bathing suit and green towel.
(b) A black formal suit, hat, and gloves.
(c) A white sailor suit and blue cap.
(d) A gray shirt and shorts.

4. What board game is "Flavita" a Russian version of?
(a) Sorry.
(b) Monopoly.
(c) Risk.
(d) Scrabble.

5. When Van takes a walk after first arriving at Ardis Hall, who does he run into?
(a) His aunt and his father.
(b) Dark Veen.
(c) His two cousins, Ada and Lucette.
(d) His former governess and his cousin Lucette.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Van born?

2. After playing a game, Van tries to get Lucette to go to bed and promises to bring her something. What does he promise to bring her?

3. What is the Andalusian architect Alonso supposed to design?

4. What is the "eremitic reality or collective dream" Van discusses in his dissertation called?

5. Who made up the games that Ana describes in Chapter 8?

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