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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. Why does Phillip Rack come upstairs, interrupting Ada and Van?
(a) To find a back way out of the house.
(b) To find a quiet place to lie down.
(c) To look for a restroom.
(d) To say goodbye to the family.

2. What feature of Ada does Van most delight in?
(a) Her nose.
(b) Her forehead.
(c) Her neck.
(d) Her eyebrows.

3. Why does Ada want to give Lucette a bath?
(a) Because Lucette hates baths.
(b) To escape from her for a few minutes.
(c) To attempt to drown her.
(d) Because Lucette smells bad.

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

5. What does VPL stand for?
(a) Variegated Plastic Linings.
(b) Veen Partners Limited.
(c) Valuing Personal Liabilities.
(d) Very Private Letters.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who shows Van around his aunt's house?

2. What did Van think was in the secret drawer in the secretaire at Ardis Hall?

3. What does Ada think of telling Lucette, to get her to leave Van alone?

4. Where does Percy de Prey ask Van to meet him?

5. What word does Greg seem to like to use?

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