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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book One, Chapters 39-41.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ada tell stories at meals?
(a) To prevent her mother from overtaking the conversation.
(b) To show off her superiority to Lucette.
(c) To distract herself from the awful food.
(d) To impress Van.

2. What meaning does Marina put on Ada's black jumper and black skirt?
(a) Deep and perilous void of mystery.
(b) In mourning for a lost flower.
(c) Undertaker to the insecta.
(d) Untouchable angel of death.

3. Why does Demon duel Baron d'Onsky?
(a) He cheated Demon in a business deal.
(b) He spread rumors about Marina.
(c) He spread rumors about Demon.
(d) He was having an affair with Marina.

4. What feature of Van's and Ada's is extremely similar?
(a) Their eyes.
(b) Their hands.
(c) Their lips.
(d) Their noses.

5. What does Van's father offer to try to buy for him?
(a) A Manhattan apartment.
(b) Ardis Hall.
(c) An airplane.
(d) A car.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Van wearing the first time she glimpsed him, before they met?

2. Who is the chaperone when Van visits Ada at school?

3. On his way to catch the train to Luga, Mayne, to resume school, what excuse does Van make to stop the car to meet Ada?

4. What word does the person who left the note in Van's jacket use for "dupe"?

5. What article does Uncle Dan try to read?

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