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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Three, Chapters 5-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In the central photograph on a page of small images, what is the only part of Ada that's visible?
(a) Her foot.
(b) Her arm.
(c) Her hand.
(d) Her knee.

3. 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) Buying a book for Marina.
(c) Washing in a stream.
(d) Picking some mushrooms for his father.

4. What does Blanche tell Van?
(a) That Ada has slept with someone else.
(b) That the governess knows of Van and Ada's affair.
(c) That Lucette is planning to run away with him.
(d) That Marina is having an affair with Pedro.

5. What occurs as Van enters the hotel to meet Ada?
(a) He runs into a door.
(b) He is hit by a ball.
(c) He trips over a suitcase.
(d) He runs into a small child.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Marina have breakfast?

2. What does Marina suspect might be Van's reason for leaving?

3. What word does Greg seem to like to use?

4. Does Ada allow Van to send his apologetic letter to Lucette?

5. Where does Van track down Rack?

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