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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 did the artillery officer played by Kim Eskimossoff do for comic effect?
(a) Tap-danced.
(b) Juggled objects.
(c) Shot a gun.
(d) Took photographs.

2. What word does Greg seem to like to use?
(a) Grotesque.
(b) Terrible.
(c) Horrid.
(d) Awful.

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

4. What does Van see in Lucette's handbag?
(a) A green handkerchief.
(b) A red jewel box.
(c) A blue envelope.
(d) A yellow laquered mirror.

5. What year are most of the photos that Van and Ada view together taken?
(a) 1880.
(b) 1892.
(c) 1888.
(d) 1884.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Van feel about Ada when he first sees her after her husband's death?

2. What is done with Marina's body after she dies?

3. Who is Mr. Gromwell?

4. What does Van not bother to put on before heading out to meet Ada?

5. To what drink does Van attribute his boyish look?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Van's opinion of acting?

2. Why does Van think he is sterile?

3. What does Van do after leaving Demon?

4. What does Van write about in his unsent letter to Ada?

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

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

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

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

9. In Marina's last days, why is Van planning a trip to America?

10. What metaphor does Van use for trying to understand time?

(see the answer keys)

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