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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book I, Chapters 14-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Baron d'Onsky try to buy from Demon?
(a) An engraved cigarette case.
(b) A deck of risque playing cards.
(c) A picture of a nude woman.
(d) A small sculpture of an apple.

2. Who shows Van around his aunt's house?
(a) Ada.
(b) Lucette.
(c) The governness.
(d) Marina.

3. What is the Andalusian architect Alonso supposed to design?
(a) A swimming pool.
(b) A greenhouse.
(c) A play room.
(d) A school room.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What feature of Van's and Ada's is extremely similar?

2. Who is Van's first sexual experience with?

3. What causes both Van and Ada to rush back to the house?

4. What wakes Van his first morning at his aunt's home?

5. Why does Ada tell stories at meals?

(see the answer key)

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