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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Van have read and forward his letter to Ada about Lucette's death?
(a) His former governess.
(b) His father.
(c) Cordula.
(d) Ada's husband.

2. What does Eric envision as the yearly fee for membership in Villa Venus?
(a) 1825 guineas.
(b) 3650 guineas.
(c) 5475 guineas.
(d) 7300 guineas.

3. Who does Van see on the train?
(a) Uncle Dan.
(b) Blanche.
(c) His father.
(d) Cordula.

4. What name does Van have for frightening dreams?
(a) Van-visions.
(b) Dim-doom.
(c) Terra-terrors.
(d) End-edens.

5. Who is Mr. Gromwell?
(a) Lucette's doctor.
(b) Demon's business partner.
(c) Ada's lover.
(d) Van's lawyer.

6. Who chooses the girls at Villa Venus?
(a) The Head Venus Luminary.
(b) A beautiful, lesbian house-mother.
(c) Councils of Elderly Noblemen.
(d) David van Veen.

7. What sense does Van relate to time?
(a) Hearing.
(b) Touch.
(c) Taste.
(d) Sight.

8. What does Ada suggest that she and Van should do in a few days, after she finishes her business in Geneva?
(a) Go on a tour of England.
(b) Go on a cruise to Greece.
(c) Go climbing in the Swiss Alps.
(d) Travel back to Ardis Hall.

9. What does Van tell Lucette when she calls to ask to come to his room?
(a) That he's going to sleep.
(b) That he's not alone.
(c) That he doesn't want to see her.
(d) That he's going out.

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

11. What type of fur coat does Ada wear?
(a) Mink.
(b) Sea otter.
(c) Rabbit.
(d) Fox.

12. What names does Nabokov use for the world of the novel?
(a) Shadia and Paradisia.
(b) Demonia and Antiterra.
(c) Terrafirma and Terraductile.
(d) Elysium and Hel.

13. How did Ada feel about acting tips from Marina?
(a) They were insulting and sarcastic.
(b) They were somewhat helpful but few.
(c) They were useless and idiotic.
(d) They were extremely beneficial.

14. After meeting with Demon, does Van believe he should part with Ada?
(a) Yes, he writes a letter that says so.
(b) No, but he will part from Ada if she wants it.
(c) No, he doesn't care about what society thinks.
(d) Yes, but he will leave the decision to Ada.

15. What does Van insist on doing to avoid going to bed the first night on the cruise?
(a) Going to a pool party.
(b) Seeing a comedy show.
(c) Seeing a film.
(d) Going to a dance.

Short Answer Questions

1. Does Ada allow Van to send his apologetic letter to Lucette?

2. How long does Van tell Demon his affair with Ada has been going on?

3. What causes Eberthella Brown to spill her coffee?

4. What does Van think about the relativistic idea of space-time?

5. What did the artillery officer played by Kim Eskimossoff do for comic effect?

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