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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Lina grow angry at the narrator in the cafe?
(a) The narrator found the chanteuse attractive.
(b) The narrator has just left Michel's bed.
(c) The narrator has asked if Lina would like to visit Hans.
(d) The narrator tries to kiss her.

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

3. Where is the beach in the beginning of "Sirocco" located?
(a) Zlatni Rat.
(b) Deya.
(c) Valencia.
(d) Morocco.

4. To what are the girls compared as they run away from Manuel?
(a) Monkeys.
(b) Cats.
(c) Birds.
(d) Mice.

5. Though she refuses to engage in intercourse, what does Lina continually attempt to do to the narrator?
(a) Spy on her while she bathes.
(b) Preach abstinence.
(c) Watch her make love to different men.
(d) Seduce her.

6. What does Novalis do without Maria's knowledge while she sleeps?
(a) He paints her in the nude.
(b) He consults a lawyer for a divorce.
(c) He hires nude models to sit for him.
(d) He makes love to her.

7. Describe the man the tall woman meets at her hotel when she leaves her husband in "Sirocco."
(a) American writer.
(b) English poet.
(c) Italian sculptor.
(d) French painter.

8. What excuse does Robert have for identifying Edna with his mother?
(a) Edna sings the same songs she does.
(b) Edna has his mother's hair color.
(c) Edna and his mother got along too well for his comfort.
(d) They share the same birthday.

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

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

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

12. When promising to show the exotic birds to the schoolgirls, what does Manuel say is different about the bird from Brazil?
(a) It sings opera.
(b) It has chameleon like abilities.
(c) It has the head of a monkey.
(d) It has three eyes.

13. In the beginning of "The Woman on the Dunes," why can't Louis sleep?
(a) He is too aroused.
(b) He is depressed.
(c) His neighbors are making love loudly.
(d) It is too hot in his room.

14. 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) Robert has never found her attractive.
(d) She was never attracted to Robert.

15. What sort of men tend to be attracted to Dorothy and her strength?
(a) Adventurous men.
(b) Abusive men.
(c) Timid men.
(d) Strong men.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Louis see when he spies on the couple in the house?

2. What do the girls see when Manuel's kimono slips open?

3. How does the woman's story to Louis end?

4. What part of Edna fascinates Robert the most?

5. Why is the mysterious woman not afraid of Louis swimming with her?

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