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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 18-23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The narrator describes Lolita as standing how tall “in one sock” in Part 1, Chapter 1?
(a) 4'10''
(b) 4'6''
(c) 5'1''
(d) 5’3”

2. Where does the narrator say Mrs. Phalli’s sister taught in Part 1, Chapter 20?
(a) St. Mark's.
(b) St. Joseph's.
(c) St. Algebra.
(d) St. Edwards.

3. To what doctor does H.H. go to obtain sleeping medication in Part 1, Chapter 22?
(a) Dr. Byron.
(b) Dr. Blue.
(c) Dr. Quilty.
(d) Dr. Tristramson.

4. In describing his feelings for Lolita in Part 1, Chapter 14, the narrator says, “The elation with which the vision of new delights filled me was not horrible but” what?
(a) “Pathetic.”
(b) “Sickening.”
(c) “Amusing.”
(d) “Inspiring.”

5. What does the narrator say Lolita’s name was “on the dotted line” in Part 1, Chapter 1?
(a) Delores.
(b) Charlotte.
(c) Jean.
(d) Sybil.

Short Answer Questions

1. What had H.H. first planned to take a degree in before he switched to English literature?

2. Of his new wife Charlotte, the narrator states in Part 1, Chapter 18, “I discovered that although she could not control her heart or her cries, she was a woman of” what?

3. Who is described by the narrator in Part 1, Chapter 18 as “a rosy honey in a Girl Scout uniform, beret of green worsted, belt of green webbing, charming shoulder-long curls”?

4. What is the name of the maid at Charlotte Haze’s home in Part 1, Chapter 10?

5. On the Sunday when H.H., Charlotte Haze, and Lolita are to go on a picnic, what friend of Lolita’s cancels because she is sick in Part 1, Chapter 13?

(see the answer key)

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