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

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) It is too far away from his job.
(c) It reminds him of his childhood home.
(d) There are too many roaches.

2. What happens when Louis tries to make love to the woman on the beach?
(a) They are interrupted by her friend.
(b) He grows ill from swimming.
(c) He loses his erection.
(d) A storm hits and they are forced to take cover.

3. While fixing up the new apartment, what thought keeps Manuel working?
(a) The pride in his workmanship.
(b) The idea of living across from a girls' school.
(c) Therese's happiness.
(d) His need to have a place to paint.

4. Why does Robert become enamored of Dorothy?
(a) He sees her naked.
(b) He hears her singing.
(c) He has followed her art career.
(d) He watches her dance.

5. To what animal is Lina frequently compared?
(a) A lioness.
(b) A giraffe.
(c) A bird.
(d) A snake.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Donald claim he can never forgive Dorothy?

5. Why does Novalis grow weary of Maria?

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