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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 is Lucette studying in 1892?
(a) History of Literature.
(b) History of Music.
(c) History of Philosophy.
(d) History of Art.

2. Where does Demon say that Lucette was, when he let her know about Dan's death?
(a) Spain.
(b) Italy.
(c) Germany.
(d) France.

3. What does Van invite Lucette to do?
(a) Come to Ardis Hall with him.
(b) Come stay at his Manhattan flat with him.
(c) Go out to dinner with him and spend the night.
(d) Travel with him to Paris and London.

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

5. Does Ada allow Van to send his apologetic letter to Lucette?
(a) Yes, she feels the same as he does.
(b) No, she rips it up and throws it away.
(c) No, but he secretly sends it anyway.
(d) Yes, but reluctantly and with a critical postscript.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is Van's terrycloth robe?

2. Which of the following is NOT the name of one of Van's books?

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

4. What Russian writer is quoted in the beginning of the novel?

5. How many copies of Van's book are sold in the first year?

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