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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Queen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what reasons does the tall woman's new friend find her attractive?
(a) Her tanned skin.
(b) Her sarcasm.
(c) Her height and strength.
(d) Her large eyes.

2. How is the Russian in the woman's story to be executed?
(a) Firing squad.
(b) Electric chair.
(c) Gas chamber.
(d) Hanging.

3. What is transpiring as the tall woman talks to her husband on the phone at her hotel?
(a) Her friend is helping her pack her bags to run away again.
(b) Her friend is sketching her form.
(c) Her friend is beginning to make love to her.
(d) Her friend is playing the guitar for her.

4. In what city does "The Maja" take place?
(a) Madrid.
(b) Rome.
(c) Valencia.
(d) Barcelona.

5. What is Lina's mood whenever the narrator's lovers come to visit?
(a) Amusement.
(b) Joy.
(c) Jealousy.
(d) Caution.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lina hate the narrator's lovers?

2. How does Maria react to her discovery in Novalis's studio at the end of "The Maja?"

3. How does the woman's story to Louis end?

4. What happens when Louis tries to make love to the woman on the beach?

5. According to the painter, what infuses Bijou's body?

(see the answer key)

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