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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. How do Ada and Van keep their correspondence secret?
(a) They write letters reversed and read them in mirrors.
(b) They write letters in code.
(c) They deliver letters only in person and burn them after reading.
(d) They write letters in disappearing ink.

2. What article does Uncle Dan try to read?
(a) An article in Africaans about spice farming.
(b) An article in Greek about tennis.
(c) An article in Portuguese about sunflowers.
(d) An article in Dutch about oystering.

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

4. When writing her husband from sanatoriums, Aqua sometimes used a Russian term meaning what?
(a) Bursting memories.
(b) Heart rending sounds.
(c) Rays of hope.
(d) Sickening sadness.

5. What is Marina, Demon, and Daniel's shared birthday?
(a) January 5.
(b) Feburary 12.
(c) April 2.
(d) March 7.

Short Answer Questions

1. What contact with Ada excites Van?

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

3. Does Ada promise to be faithful while Van is gone?

4. What garment of clothing does Van chide Ada for not wearing?

5. What color are Ada's eyes?

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