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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Watch her make love to different men.
(c) Seduce her.
(d) Preach abstinence.

2. What occurs between Michel, Lina, and the narrator while at Michel's apartment?
(a) They create a painting together.
(b) They have a threesome.
(c) They have a huge fight.
(d) They smoke opium.

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

4. 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 is feeling ill and needs to rest in the shade.
(d) He wishes to see their artwork.

5. Why does Donald claim he can never forgive Dorothy?
(a) He saw how she hurt Edna.
(b) She was sleeping with him and Robert at the same time.
(c) He feels like she used him for his money.
(d) Henry mistakenly believed that Donald was Edna's lover and assaulted him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What act does Manuel's wife perform for the circus?

2. Describe the man the tall woman meets at her hotel when she leaves her husband in "Sirocco."

3. Why is no one able to recognize Maria in the nude portraits?

4. Why does Dorothy resent Robert?

5. What does Lina appear to hate more than anything?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the two mystery women in "Sirocco."

2. What are Lina's views on lesbianism?

3. In what ways does Lina try to seduce the narrator?

4. Why does Manuel dislike his apartment and how does his wife deal with it?

5. What happens at Robert and Dorothy's wedding?

6. Describe Dorothy and Edna in "Two Sisters."

7. Why does Edna marry Harry and how does she grow apart from him?

8. Describe the scene with the four girls in Manuel's apartment on their second visit.

9. Why does Dorothy become frigid to Robert and how does she attempt to handle it?

10. What happens have Lina, Michel, and the narrator sleep together?

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