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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. Who is Van's first sexual experience with?
(a) A girl in his class at school.
(b) A prostitute who works as a barmaid.
(c) A prostitute and young helper at the corner shop.
(d) A girl who works at the movie theater.

2. Why does Greg come to Marina's house?
(a) To take Ada to a dance.
(b) To lend the governess a book.
(c) To take a horseback riding lesson.
(d) To return Marina's lighter.

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

4. What does Van insist on doing to avoid going to bed the first night on the cruise?
(a) Going to a pool party.
(b) Going to a dance.
(c) Seeing a comedy show.
(d) Seeing a film.

5. What was Van wearing the first time she glimpsed him, before they met?
(a) A black formal suit, hat, and gloves.
(b) A white sailor suit and blue cap.
(c) A bathing suit and green towel.
(d) A gray shirt and shorts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dick give Van as payment for losing the card game?

2. Who is visiting Villa Venus, causing it to be overrun with police?

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

4. What type of fur coat does Ada wear?

5. Who fights by the edge of the brook?

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