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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 does Van think about the relativistic idea of space-time?
(a) He thinks it is both true and false simultaneously.
(b) He embraces it.
(c) He thinks it is partially true.
(d) He rejects it.

2. Where does Van track down Rack?
(a) Rack is in the hospital where Van is sent.
(b) Rack is at his children's school when Van finds him.
(c) Van finds Rack at his music shop.
(d) Van tracks down Rack at a hotel, where he is with a lover.

3. What department does Van study in at Kingston University, Mayne, in the Fall of 1892?
(a) Department of New Terrapists.
(b) Terraputic Development Department.
(c) Art Terrapy Department.
(d) Department of Terrapy.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the blind Spencer Muldoon describe colors?

2. Who is Van's second for the duel?

3. What is Van's earliest memory?

4. What type of fur coat does Ada wear?

5. Who does Van see on the train?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Van plan to do in the duel?

2. How does Van characterize to Greg his relationship with Ada?

3. How does Van remember his three farewell lectures on Bergson's Time?

4. What tragedy happened at the Villa Venus in Souvenir, Missouri?

5. What does Cordula tell Van about Vanda Broom?

6. When Ada telephones Van, what does she tell him?

7. How does Van respond to an invitation to dine at the Captain's table?

8. What excuse does Van make up to have time alone with Ada?

9. How does Van respond to Ada's arrival?

10. What does Van do after leaving Demon?

(see the answer keys)

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