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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Two Sisters.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Manuel keep all of his new birds?
(a) The bedroom.
(b) The terrace.
(c) The bathroom.
(d) The front room.

2. How does the narrator coax Lina into visiting Michel?
(a) Lina would find his explorer's den interesting.
(b) Michel will provide some of the world's finest wine.
(c) Michel is an amazing musician.
(d) Lina would find his trained monkey amusing.

3. Despite having broken through her frigidness with Donald, what does Dorothy discover about her love life with Robert?
(a) She still cannot be aroused by him.
(b) Robert has never found her attractive.
(c) Her desire to be with Robert has returned.
(d) She was never attracted to Robert.

4. Fill in the blank: the narrator of "Lina" has two male lovers who are named Michel and ______.
(a) Hans.
(b) Gunther.
(c) Melchior.
(d) Dieter.

5. Why is the mysterious woman not afraid of Louis swimming with her?
(a) He assures her he has no intentions.
(b) Louis knows that she is already married and cannot be touched.
(c) She knows him.
(d) She is attracted to him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many girls promise to come see Manuel the day after they meet him?

2. To what is Louis resistant the night he cannot sleep in "The Woman on the Dunes?"

3. What is the cause of Manuel's loss of sexual desire?

4. What sort of men tend to be attracted to Dorothy and her strength?

5. With what money does Manuel buy the exotic birds?

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