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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, The Coast of Africa.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Desiderio's fiance begin doing after the engagement in Chapter 3, The River People?
(a) Coming to his room at night.
(b) Sewing wheat in the field.
(c) Building a cage.
(d) Singing in the meadow.

2. What is the last thing the acrobats juggle in their act in Chapter 4, The Acrobats of Desire?
(a) Swords.
(b) Their eyes.
(c) Kittens.
(d) Their feet.

3. How is the village described where the circus comes at the end of their season in Chapter 4, The Acrobats of Desire?
(a) Poverty-ridden.
(b) Corrupt.
(c) Exuberant.
(d) Religious.

4. Who does the Professor say was kicked out of school in Chapter 4, The Acrobats of Desire?
(a) The Minister.
(b) Mendoza.
(c) Albertina.
(d) Dr. Hoffman.

5. Who is the object of the protagonist's desires in The Infernal Desire Machines of Doctor Hoffman?
(a) Adolpha.
(b) Angelina.
(c) Albertina.
(d) Sarah.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are the Count and Desiderio held on the ship in Chapter 6, The Coast of Africa?

2. Who does Desiderio discover Lafleur is in Chapter 6, The Coast of Africa?

3. What do the acrobats wrap Desiderio in before sending him away in Chapter 4, The Acrobats of Desire?

4. The Professor tells Desiderio in Chapter 4, The Acrobats of Desire that the peep show objects were created by whom?

5. Why was the movement of commerce restricted on land in Chapter 3, The River People?

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