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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. 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.

2. What names does Nabokov use for the world of the novel?
(a) Shadia and Paradisia.
(b) Terrafirma and Terraductile.
(c) Elysium and Hel.
(d) Demonia and Antiterra.

3. Where does Van hear Ada say "chort" or "devil"?
(a) At a picnic.
(b) In the library.
(c) At the dentist.
(d) At the zoo.

4. What does the research assistant leave near Muldoon that reveals the blind man perceives colors?
(a) Paints.
(b) Colored pencils.
(c) A prism.
(d) Colored lights.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Van born?

2. Where does Van spend his free time while he is staying at Cordula's?

3. What feeling does Van have while he tries to walk on his hands?

4. What are the "three C's" Lucette says were talked about at Ada's house?

5. 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?

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