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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book One, Chapters 21-27.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Van dream of the night after he first has sex with Ada?
(a) Riding a horse.
(b) Being scolded by the governess.
(c) Holding hands with Blanche.
(d) Drowning.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does the governess decide to stay in bed for five days?

3. Where does Marina have breakfast?

4. What do the two kids who find Marina's pressed-flower book decide to do with it?

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

(see the answer key)

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