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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. What is done with Marina's body after she dies?
(a) It is buried next to her husband.
(b) It is cremated.
(c) It is donated to science.
(d) It is buried at Ardis Hall.

2. Who is visiting Villa Venus, causing it to be overrun with police?
(a) President Claudia Sauter and King Alexander.
(b) Lord Evan Vanderley and Duke Hawthorne.
(c) Queen Margaritte and Prince Aubrey.
(d) President Alexander Screepatch and King Victor.

3. To what drink does Van attribute his boyish look?
(a) Vodka.
(b) Beer.
(c) Scotch.
(d) Champagne.

4. What is Ada's hair like?
(a) Short, blonde, and curled.
(b) Long, straight, and dark.
(c) Long, curled, and dark.
(d) Short, blonde, and straight.

5. What kind of fish does Lucette have when she and Van go to lunch?
(a) Whitefish.
(b) Cod.
(c) Trout.
(d) Salmon.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following authors do Van and Ada like?

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

4. What names does Nabokov use for the world of the novel?

5. How does Lucette say she feels when she runs into Van?

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