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

2. What color are Ada's eyes?
(a) Green.
(b) Black.
(c) Blue.
(d) Brown.

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

4. In what language does Van write letters to his mother?
(a) German.
(b) English.
(c) French.
(d) Italian.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What figures are prominent in Ada's early memories of learning about male anatomy and sex?

2. When writing her husband from sanatoriums, Aqua sometimes used a Russian term meaning what?

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

4. Where does Marina have breakfast?

5. What structure catches fire and wakes nearly everyone in the house?

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