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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. How do Ada and Van keep their correspondence secret?
(a) They deliver letters only in person and burn them after reading.
(b) They write letters reversed and read them in mirrors.
(c) They write letters in disappearing ink.
(d) They write letters in code.

2. Who does Van challenge to a duel?
(a) A captain he accidentally bumps into leaving the train.
(b) A duke who steps on his toes on the train.
(c) A waiter who addresses him insolently at dinner.
(d) A belhop who drops his luggage at the hotel.

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

4. 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?
(a) Picking some mushrooms for his father.
(b) Buying a new hat and coat.
(c) Washing in a stream.
(d) Buying a book for Marina.

5. What restaurant do Cordula and Van order food from?
(a) Nauru.
(b) Malta.
(c) Tuvalu.
(d) Monaco.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what drink does Van attribute his boyish look?

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

3. What is Ada's hair like?

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

5. Where does Van track down Rack?

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