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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Lina appear to hate more than anything?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Music.
(c) Intellectuals.
(d) Sexuality.

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

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

5. What painting does Maria resemble?
(a) Maja Maria.
(b) Maja Madre.
(c) Maja Jesus.
(d) Maja Desnuda.

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. In what region does "The Woman on the Dunes" take place?

3. After the marriage, why can Dorothy no longer enjoy sex with Robert?

4. What does Maria believe about Novalis's new paintings and enthusiasm?

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

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