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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. Who chooses the girls at Villa Venus?
(a) A beautiful, lesbian house-mother.
(b) David van Veen.
(c) The Head Venus Luminary.
(d) Councils of Elderly Noblemen.

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

3. What does the newspaper Van's father is reading at the airport say?
(a) Crimea Capitulates.
(b) Dominica Dominates.
(c) Cyprus Compromises.
(d) Romania Reconsiders.

4. Who is Mr. Gromwell?
(a) Demon's business partner.
(b) Van's lawyer.
(c) Ada's lover.
(d) Lucette's doctor.

5. What wakes Van his first morning at his aunt's home?
(a) A bell.
(b) The governess bringing tea.
(c) His aunt shaking him.
(d) Birds.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Van born?

2. What contact with Ada excites Van?

3. What does Ana raise?

4. What name does Van have for frightening dreams?

5. What was Van's first novel called?

(see the answer key)

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