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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the woman's story, why was the Russian going to be executed?
(a) He had entered the country illegally.
(b) He murdered a diplomat.
(c) He had kidnapped a diplomat's child.
(d) He was a traitor.

2. What does Louis discover when he awakens the morning after making love to the woman?
(a) The woman left him a note, asking him to come visit her later that day.
(b) He has been brought back to his own house during the night.
(c) He has dreamt the entire encounter.
(d) The woman has disappeared.

3. What act does Manuel's wife perform for the circus?
(a) Snake charmer.
(b) Contortionist.
(c) Trapeze.
(d) Lion tamer.

4. Where does Michel claim to have found the aphrodisiac he uses on Lina?
(a) Japan.
(b) China.
(c) Nigeria.
(d) India.

5. With what Russian author does the woman describe the Russian prisoner's answers?
(a) Gorky.
(b) Trotsky.
(c) Dostoyevsky.
(d) Nabokov.

Short Answer Questions

1. When promising to show the exotic birds to the schoolgirls, what does Manuel say is different about the bird from Brazil?

2. Despite her proclivities, what does Lina decry as disgusting?

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

4. What do the girls see when Manuel's kimono slips open?

5. Why is the mysterious woman not afraid of Louis swimming with her?

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