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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mademoiselle provide Vladimir with an extra hour or two out of the darkness?
(a) She leaves a candle lit by his bed.
(b) The light from her lamp gives a little light to his room.
(c) He sits with him while he falls asleep.
(d) She allows him to fall asleep in her room.

2. What does Vladimir do before hurrying young Nabokov along to school?
(a) He bends down to kiss Nabokov.
(b) He has him take a bath.
(c) He makes sure he eats breakfast.
(d) He checks his school work.

3. How many children do the Nabokovs eventually have?
(a) Five.
(b) Six.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. From where does Mademoiselle come?

2. How long does the family stay in Paris?

3. Why is the family forced to leave Russia?

4. When does Nabokov see Mademoiselle again after she is no longer in their household?

5. When do they arrive in Paris?

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