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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. Where do Ada and Van lock up Lucette, ostensibly playing hide and seek, so that they can be alone?
(a) In a bathroom.
(b) In the attic.
(c) In a closet.
(d) In her bedroom.

2. On his way to catch the train to Luga, Mayne, to resume school, what excuse does Van make to stop the car to meet Ada?
(a) Buying a book for Marina.
(b) Buying a new hat and coat.
(c) Picking some mushrooms for his father.
(d) Washing in a stream.

3. What does Blanche tell Van?
(a) That Ada has slept with someone else.
(b) That Marina is having an affair with Pedro.
(c) That the governess knows of Van and Ada's affair.
(d) That Lucette is planning to run away with him.

4. What is the Andalusian architect Alonso supposed to design?
(a) A swimming pool.
(b) A greenhouse.
(c) A play room.
(d) A school room.

5. What name does Van have for frightening dreams?
(a) Dim-doom.
(b) End-edens.
(c) Van-visions.
(d) Terra-terrors.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1888, when Van visits Ardis Hall, what gift does he carry in his pocket?

2. What does Kim Beuharnais use to extort money from Ada?

3. What is Van doing while he stays at Cordula's?

4. What does Marina suspect might be Van's reason for leaving?

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

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