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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mr. Cummings influence Nabokov's scientific drawings of butterflies?
(a) He is Nabokov's botanist.
(b) He is Nabokov's drawing instructor.
(c) He is Nabokov's butterfly instructor.
(d) He is Nabokov's science instructor.

2. To what does the memory of the bracelet lead?
(a) An important memory about Mademoiselle.
(b) An important memory about Colette.
(c) An important memory about his mother.
(d) An important memory about his father.

3. Why does Vasiliy insist upon lying supine on the floor?
(a) He claims it relieves his chest pains.
(b) He claims it improves his posture.
(c) He claims it helps him breathe better.
(d) He claims it stretches out his spine.

4. What is seen as a dreaded event?
(a) Speaking in public.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Writing.
(d) Eating.

5. What does the butterfly net in particular always invite?
(a) Curious visitors.
(b) Intriguing discussions.
(c) Exciting questions.
(d) Awkward comments.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the family forced to leave Russia?

2. When does Nabokov eventually discover a new species?

3. What is happening to the science of butterflies at this time?

4. Who is referred to simply as "Mademoiselle?"

5. To what is Nabokov's mother quite sensitive?

(see the answer key)

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