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

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

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

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

5. What figures are prominent in Ada's early memories of learning about male anatomy and sex?
(a) A visiting parson and a caterpillar.
(b) A visiting painter and a horse.
(c) A statue and a dog.
(d) A dock worker and a carriage driver.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Van's first sexual experience with?

3. When Van takes a walk after first arriving at Ardis Hall, who does he run into?

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

5. What is the "lolita" that Ada wears?

(see the answer key)

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