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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book I, Chapters 14-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what Manhattan landmark building did Dan propose to Marina in 1871?
(a) The first Manhattan glass-walled building.
(b) The first commercial apartment building in Manhattan.
(c) The first ten-floor Manhattan building.
(d) The first Manhattan brownstone.

2. What feature of Van's and Ada's is extremely similar?
(a) Their noses.
(b) Their hands.
(c) Their lips.
(d) Their eyes.

3. Why does Demon duel Baron d'Onsky?
(a) He spread rumors about Marina.
(b) He cheated Demon in a business deal.
(c) He spread rumors about Demon.
(d) He was having an affair with Marina.

4. What garment of clothing does Van chide Ada for not wearing?
(a) Hats.
(b) Gloves.
(c) Skirts.
(d) Underwear.

5. What does Ada like to paint pictures of from a book?
(a) Birds.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Butterflies.
(d) Mushrooms.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who shows Van around his aunt's house?

2. Where is Van and Ada's first sexual encounter?

3. What Russian writer is quoted in the beginning of the novel?

4. Why does Greg come to Marina's house?

5. What does Ana raise?

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