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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. When Van takes a walk after first arriving at Ardis Hall, who does he run into?
(a) His two cousins, Ada and Lucette.
(b) Dark Veen.
(c) His aunt and his father.
(d) His former governess and his cousin Lucette.

2. Why does Greg come to Marina's house?
(a) To lend the governess a book.
(b) To take Ada to a dance.
(c) To return Marina's lighter.
(d) To take a horseback riding lesson.

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

4. Who shows Van around his aunt's house?
(a) Marina.
(b) Lucette.
(c) The governness.
(d) Ada.

5. In 1888, when Van visits Ardis Hall, what gift does he carry in his pocket?
(a) A diamond necklace.
(b) A small, jeweled butterfly.
(c) An engagement ring.
(d) A monogramed handkerchief.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Van and Ada's first sexual encounter?

2. What color are Ada's eyes?

3. What does Van's father offer to try to buy for him?

4. What does Bout comment is covered in dust?

5. What gift does Dan give Ada for her birthday?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What becomes of Ada's old governess?

3. What does Ada say lions do when they eat a person?

4. Where and in what circumstances do Van and Ada first have sex?

5. What are the rules of marriage among relatives that Van and Ada discuss?

6. How does Aqua kill herself?

7. What causes Lucette to follow Ada and Van around in Chapter 34?

8. What reason does Van give Marina for leaving?

9. How does Van first see Ada?

10. Describe the encounter between Blanche and Van.

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