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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the narrator accompany the two women to their Moorish tower?
(a) The sirocco is growing violent.
(b) He has offered a fine bottle of wine in exchange for shelter.
(c) He wishes to see their artwork.
(d) He is feeling ill and needs to rest in the shade.

2. Where is the beach in the beginning of "Sirocco" located?
(a) Morocco.
(b) Deya.
(c) Zlatni Rat.
(d) Valencia.

3. Why is no one able to recognize Maria in the nude portraits?
(a) Novalis paints a different face on her.
(b) Novalis pretends that the model he uses is a really well-known one who is built the same.
(c) Maria is too angry looking compared to her portrait.
(d) Maria is always veiled in public.

4. In the beginning of "The Woman on the Dunes," why can't Louis sleep?
(a) He is too aroused.
(b) His neighbors are making love loudly.
(c) It is too hot in his room.
(d) He is depressed.

5. To what animal is Lina frequently compared?
(a) A snake.
(b) A bird.
(c) A lioness.
(d) A giraffe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disturbs Lina about Michel's apartment?

2. What interrupts the tall woman's story to the narrator?

3. What does Bijou promise the painter before the Art Ball?

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

5. Fill in the blank: the narrator of "Lina" has two male lovers who are named Michel and ______.

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