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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Manuel unhappy with the rooms he and his wife rent in the beginning of this story?
(a) There is not enough light to paint.
(b) There are too many roaches.
(c) It is too far away from his job.
(d) It reminds him of his childhood home.

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

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

4. What does Louis see when he spies on the couple in the house?
(a) The woman is being seduced by the man.
(b) The man is making love to the woman.
(c) The woman is performing oral sex on the man.
(d) The man is performing oral sex on the woman.

5. When looking at the new apartments, what is the first sound that indicates the rooms are located across from a school?
(a) A schoolbell.
(b) A nun's whistle.
(c) Schoolgirls shouting at recess.
(d) Schoolboys fighting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lina's mood whenever the narrator's lovers come to visit?

2. What does Lina appear to hate more than anything?

3. Why does Therese initially not care for the rooms in which Manuel wants to move?

4. What is significant about the mysterious man standing behind the woman at the Russian's execution?

5. What occurs between Michel, Lina, and the narrator while at Michel's apartment?

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