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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Lina.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Though she refuses to engage in intercourse, what does Lina continually attempt to do to the narrator?
(a) Spy on her while she bathes.
(b) Preach abstinence.
(c) Watch her make love to different men.
(d) Seduce her.

2. Despite her proclivities, what does Lina decry as disgusting?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Judging others.
(c) Drinking.
(d) Lesbianism.

3. What time does "The Woman on the Dunes" start?
(a) Two in the morning.
(b) Midnight.
(c) Four in the morning.
(d) Ten at night.

4. How long does it take Manuel to renovate the new apartments?
(a) Five weeks.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Three week.
(d) Four weeks.

5. What act does Manuel's wife perform for the circus?
(a) Snake charmer.
(b) Contortionist.
(c) Trapeze.
(d) Lion tamer.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city does "Little Birds" take place?

2. How do Louis and the woman spend time between bouts of love-making?

3. What does Lina claim about her experiences in Michel's apartment?

4. When promising to show the exotic birds to the schoolgirls, what does Manuel say is different about the bird from Brazil?

5. Why does Lina claim to hate all men?

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