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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Three, Chapters 1-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Marina suspect might be Van's reason for leaving?
(a) He is angry at something she said.
(b) He has left a girlfriend in London.
(c) His father is ill.
(d) He is eloping with Blanche.

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

3. Who is Van's first sexual experience with?
(a) A prostitute and young helper at the corner shop.
(b) A prostitute who works as a barmaid.
(c) A girl in his class at school.
(d) A girl who works at the movie theater.

4. When Van meets Ada in the forest fork, what is she wearing?
(a) A yellow tennis outfit.
(b) A long white formal dress.
(c) A robe and slippers.
(d) Shorts and a blue shirt.

5. How long does Van spend in Cordula's Manhattan flat?
(a) A year.
(b) A month.
(c) Six months.
(d) A week.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Andalusian architect Alonso supposed to design?

2. In what language does Van write letters to his mother?

3. What color is Van's terrycloth robe?

4. What kind of fish does Lucette have when she and Van go to lunch?

5. Who is Mr. Gromwell?

(see the answer key)

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