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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nabokov reveal about his mind?
(a) He always associates sounds with colors.
(b) He hallucinates.
(c) He has a great short-term memory.
(d) He has depression.

2. To what simple rule does Nabokov's mother ascribe?
(a) Follow the Golden Rule.
(b) Be honest and things will go your way.
(c) Love with all your soul and leave the rest to fate.
(d) Love your neighbors as yourself.

3. Who accompanies Vladimir and his companion on the beach?
(a) A cocker spaniel.
(b) A fox terrier.
(c) The girl's little brother.
(d) His cousiin, Yuri.

4. What does this thriving upper-class tourist industry offer?
(a) Live performances, pubs and restaurants, and bicycles to rent.
(b) Gambling, live theatre, and music.
(c) Expensive restaurants, street vendors, and swimming lessons.
(d) Vendors lining the beach and even servants in the change huts to assist in the removal of bathing suits.

5. Mademoiselle threatens several times to leave. Why does she end up staying?
(a) Nabokov's mother gives her a raise.
(b) Nabokov's mother talks her into staying
(c) Nabokov's mother threatens her.
(d) Nabokov's mother gives her gifts.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what are Nabokov's memories in a Russian setting?

2. What are two events that Nabokov remembers watching outside his mother's window?

3. Where do the children bathe?

4. When do they arrive in Paris?

5. At the time the family moves, where are Nabokov and his brother?

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