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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Van keep Ada's communications for fifty years?
(a) Inside a book of flowers.
(b) A safe in his library.
(c) Inside his pillow.
(d) A safe in a Swiss bank.

2. What does Marina have in her screwdrivers instead of orange juice?
(a) Lime juice.
(b) Tomato juice.
(c) Grapefruit juice.
(d) Apple juice.

3. Who is the chaperone when Van visits Ada at school?
(a) Cordula.
(b) The headmistress.
(c) Marina.
(d) No one.

4. What is the Andalusian architect Alonso supposed to design?
(a) A greenhouse.
(b) A swimming pool.
(c) A play room.
(d) A school room.

5. What meaning does Marina put on Ada's black jumper and black skirt?
(a) In mourning for a lost flower.
(b) Untouchable angel of death.
(c) Undertaker to the insecta.
(d) Deep and perilous void of mystery.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the "eremitic reality or collective dream" Van discusses in his dissertation called?

2. What is the "lolita" that Ada wears?

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

4. What stage name does Van perform under?

5. What does Ada say about the roses Percy gives her?

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