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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Three, Chapters 1-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Van spend his free time while he is staying at Cordula's?
(a) The local park.
(b) The public library.
(c) The university.
(d) The art museum.

2. Which of the following is NOT the name of one of Van's books?
(a) The Texture of Time.
(b) Furnished Space.
(c) Terransmigration.
(d) Clairvoyerism.

3. How long do Van and Ada give Lucette to memorize eight lines of poetry?
(a) Two hours.
(b) Twenty minutes.
(c) Ninety minutes.
(d) An hour.

4. What causes Eberthella Brown to spill her coffee?
(a) A ringing phone.
(b) A rude joke.
(c) A caterpillar.
(d) An earthquake.

5. What is Cordula doing the first time Van tries to walk on his hands after his injury?
(a) She is sleeping.
(b) She is in the bath.
(c) She is brushing her hair.
(d) She is reading a book.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the governess decide to stay in bed for five days?

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

3. What is Van doing while he stays at Cordula's?

4. Does Ada promise to be faithful while Van is gone?

5. Where does Van track down Rack?

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