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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Two, Chapters 5-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Greg come to Marina's house?
(a) To take a horseback riding lesson.
(b) To take Ada to a dance.
(c) To return Marina's lighter.
(d) To lend the governess a book.

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

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

4. What structure catches fire and wakes nearly everyone in the house?
(a) A gazebo.
(b) An outhouse.
(c) A barn.
(d) A lighthouse.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Van think is the most obvious choice that might have given him the note?

2. How was Mr. Plunkett exposed at cheating at cards?

3. In the central photograph on a page of small images, what is the only part of Ada that's visible?

4. Who fights by the edge of the brook?

5. At sixteen, who does Ada say she's older than?

(see the answer key)

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