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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Manuel's favorite way of arousing himself?
(a) Men fighting.
(b) He writes down erotic thoughts.
(c) He likes to use a pillow.
(d) He likes to be watched by women.

2. For what reason does the tall woman admit to having fallen in love with her husband in "Sirocco?"
(a) He lived in China.
(b) He had a lot of money.
(c) He supported her drug habit.
(d) He was taller than she.

3. In what city does "The Maja" take place?
(a) Rome.
(b) Barcelona.
(c) Valencia.
(d) Madrid.

4. What do the girls see when Manuel's kimono slips open?
(a) His abdomen.
(b) The scars on his legs.
(c) His chest.
(d) That he is aroused.

5. In what city does "Little Birds" take place?
(a) Paris.
(b) New York City.
(c) New Orleans.
(d) London.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a pissoir?

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

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

4. What does Maria forbid Novalis from using in his art?

5. How does Maria react to her discovery in Novalis's studio at the end of "The Maja?"

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