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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the Andalusian architect Alonso supposed to design?
(a) A swimming pool.
(b) A greenhouse.
(c) A school room.
(d) A play room.

2. How does Van act toward Ada in Chapter 32?
(a) Repelled.
(b) Apathetic.
(c) Overly affectionate.
(d) Jealous.

3. Does Van talk to Ada before he leaves?
(a) Yes, but he didn't plan to.
(b) No, he cannot find her.
(c) No, he carefully avoids her.
(d) Yes, he seeks her out.

4. What activity does Marina do out on the lawn?
(a) Tries on and chooses new shoes.
(b) Sorts her library books.
(c) Cooks breakfast.
(d) Has her hair styled.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What doctor does Ada go to visit?

2. What board game is "Flavita" a Russian version of?

3. What does Van dream of the night after he first has sex with Ada?

4. What is Marina, Demon, and Daniel's shared birthday?

5. What gymnastic trick does Van help Lucette do?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Van circumvent the rules about what Ada is supposed to read from the library?

2. What happens in Van's stage act?

3. What do Demon think of Marina's career as an actress?

4. What bad habit does Ana stop on her twelfth birthday?

5. What did Ada do when Dr. Krolik died?

6. How does Ada act when she tells stories at the table?

7. What are the circumstances of Marina's first romantic liaison with Demon?

8. How does Van first see Ada?

9. How does Van feel about Marina?

10. What becomes of Ada's old governess?

(see the answer keys)

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