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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book One, Chapters 39-41.

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 spread rumors about Marina.
(d) He cheated Demon in a business deal.

2. How long do Van and Ada give Lucette to memorize eight lines of poetry?
(a) Two hours.
(b) Ninety minutes.
(c) Twenty minutes.
(d) An hour.

3. Which of the following authors do Van and Ada like?
(a) Marquis de Sade.
(b) Heinrch Muller.
(c) Herr Masoch.
(d) Rabelais.

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

5. What doctor does Ada go to visit?
(a) A heart specialist.
(b) A gynecologist.
(c) A podiatrist.
(d) An oral surgeon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What meaning does Marina put on Ada's black jumper and black skirt?

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

3. What wakes Van his first morning at his aunt's home?

4. What does Van dream of the night after he first has sex with Ada?

5. How do Ada and Van keep their correspondence secret?

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