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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Five, Chapters 1-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Van's father offer to try to buy for him?
(a) An airplane.
(b) A Manhattan apartment.
(c) A car.
(d) Ardis Hall.

2. How does Ada introduce her husband to Van?
(a) She calls him her husband.
(b) She forgets to introduce him.
(c) She gives a familiar nickname.
(d) She gives his full, formal name.

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

4. What does the research assistant leave near Muldoon that reveals the blind man perceives colors?
(a) Colored pencils.
(b) Paints.
(c) A prism.
(d) Colored lights.

5. What two kinds of dreams does Van generally have?
(a) Lucid and unremembered dreams.
(b) Exotic and mundane dreams.
(c) Professional and erotic dreams.
(d) Frightening and entrancing dreams.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the Villa Venus where Van goes for the last time, what causes the grand piano to play?

2. What color are Ada's eyes?

3. What is Cordula doing the first time Van tries to walk on his hands after his injury?

4. What does Blanche tell Van?

5. What feature of Ada does Van most delight in?

(see the answer key)

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