2. Why does Demon duel Baron d'Onsky?
(a) He was having an affair with Marina.
(b) He cheated Demon in a business deal.
(c) He spread rumors about Marina.
(d) He spread rumors about Demon.

3. Does Ada promise to be faithful while Van is gone?
(a) No, she is adamant that she will not.
(b) Yes, she promises but is secretly unsure.
(c) Yes, she promises she will.
(d) No, she's not sure she can.

4. What doctor does Ada go to visit?
(a) A podiatrist.
(b) A gynecologist.
(c) A heart specialist.
(d) An oral surgeon.

5. What does Bout comment is covered in dust?
(a) A book.
(b) A mirror.
(c) A wardrobe.
(d) A globe.

6. After Van returns from washing his hands, where does he find Ada?
(a) In the music room, playing the piano.
(b) On a balcony, peeling an apple.
(c) In Lucette's room, reading her a book.
(d) In her bedroom, fast asleep.

7. 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) Picking some mushrooms for his father.
(b) Buying a book for Marina.
(c) Buying a new hat and coat.
(d) Washing in a stream.

8. What stage name does Van perform under?
(a) Drednovolavich.
(b) Strelnichorvada.
(c) Archimadori.
(d) Mascodagama.

9. Why does Ada tell stories at meals?
(a) To distract herself from the awful food.
(b) To impress Van.
(c) To prevent her mother from overtaking the conversation.
(d) To show off her superiority to Lucette.

10. What gift does Dan give Ada for her birthday?
(a) A bracelet.
(b) A box of mints.
(c) A book.
(d) Monogramed handkerchiefs.

11. What question of Van's does Ada not answer in Chapter 12?
(a) What she dreams about at night.
(b) What the difference is between town and country.
(c) What she feels about him.
(d) What the third Real Thing is.

12. At the table at Ardis Hall, who does Lucette sit between?
(a) Ada and the governess.
(b) Ada and Van.
(c) Van and Marina.
(d) Marina and the governess.

13. When Demon sees Ada, what about her appearance can he not bear?
(a) Her shoes.
(b) Her lipstick.
(c) Her dress.
(d) Her braided hair.

14. In what Manhattan landmark building did Dan propose to Marina in 1871?
(a) The first Manhattan brownstone.
(b) The first ten-floor Manhattan building.
(c) The first Manhattan glass-walled building.
(d) The first commercial apartment building in Manhattan.

15. What causes both Van and Ada to rush back to the house?
(a) They are angry and want to each be alone.
(b) They've forgotten a visitor is arriving.
(c) They are afraid they've left their diaries out.
(d) Rain has started to pour down.