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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. To what is Louis resistant the night he cannot sleep in "The Woman on the Dunes?"
(a) Sex.
(b) Marijuana.
(c) Alcohol.
(d) Masturbation.

5. Why does the narrator accompany the two women to their Moorish tower?
(a) The sirocco is growing violent.
(b) He has offered a fine bottle of wine in exchange for shelter.
(c) He wishes to see their artwork.
(d) He is feeling ill and needs to rest in the shade.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator/model realize after she fends off the attentions of the young illustrator?

2. What is the theme of the event for which the painter decorates Bijou?

3. What does Faye discover when she goes walking one night?

4. While using the toilet, why does Manuel leave the door to the bathroom open while the girls are in his apartment?

5. Why does the tall woman's husband refuse to make love to her?

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