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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book One, Chapters 34-38.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. After Van returns from washing his hands, where does he find Ada?
(a) In her bedroom, fast asleep.
(b) In Lucette's room, reading her a book.
(c) On a balcony, peeling an apple.
(d) In the music room, playing the piano.

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

4. When Van takes a walk after first arriving at Ardis Hall, who does he run into?
(a) Dark Veen.
(b) His two cousins, Ada and Lucette.
(c) His aunt and his father.
(d) His former governess and his cousin Lucette.

5. Who walks in on Ada and Van making love?
(a) Dan.
(b) Blanche.
(c) Lucette.
(d) Marina.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ada want to give Lucette a bath?

2. Where was Van born?

3. What gymnastic trick does Van help Lucette do?

4. At the table at Ardis Hall, who does Lucette sit between?

5. What does Bout comment is covered in dust?

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