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

2. Over the thirteen years preceding Aqua's death, how much does Van calculate that he's spent with her?
(a) About eighteen months.
(b) About two years.
(c) About nine months.
(d) About three weeks.

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

4. Where does Van hear Ada say "chort" or "devil"?
(a) At a picnic.
(b) At the zoo.
(c) In the library.
(d) At the dentist.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What question of Van's does Ada not answer in Chapter 12?

2. In what Manhattan landmark building did Dan propose to Marina in 1871?

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

4. Why does Ada tell stories at meals?

5. What is Marina, Demon, and Daniel's shared birthday?

(see the answer key)

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