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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book One, Chapters 28-33.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Over the thirteen years preceding Aqua's death, how much does Van calculate that he's spent with her?
(a) About nine months.
(b) About eighteen months.
(c) About two years.
(d) About three weeks.

2. In 1888, when Van visits Ardis Hall, what gift does he carry in his pocket?
(a) An engagement ring.
(b) A monogramed handkerchief.
(c) A diamond necklace.
(d) A small, jeweled butterfly.

3. What does Baron d'Onsky try to buy from Demon?
(a) A deck of risque playing cards.
(b) An engraved cigarette case.
(c) A picture of a nude woman.
(d) A small sculpture of an apple.

4. Why does Ada tell stories at meals?
(a) To impress Van.
(b) To distract herself from the awful food.
(c) To show off her superiority to Lucette.
(d) To prevent her mother from overtaking the conversation.

5. Who is at home when Van first arrives at Ardis Hall?
(a) Only servants.
(b) Only animals.
(c) His father.
(d) His aunt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color does Demon dye his hair?

2. What does Ada like to paint pictures of from a book?

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

4. What article does Uncle Dan try to read?

5. In what language does Van write letters to his mother?

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