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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, The Acrobats of Desire.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much does Desiderio pay to enter the peep show in Chapter 2, The Mansion of Midnight?
(a) A dollar.
(b) A dime.
(c) A nickel.
(d) A quarter.

2. Where does Desiderio go in Chapter 2, The Mansion of Midnight?
(a) A seaside village.
(b) Japan.
(c) South Africa.
(d) The neighboring city.

3. How old is the girl offered in marriage to Desiderio in Chapter 3, The River People?
(a) 14.
(b) 9.
(c) 13.
(d) 16.

4. Which among the females in the circus did Desiderio befriend in Chapter 4, The Acrobats of Desire?
(a) The Bearded Woman.
(b) The Amazonian Woman.
(c) The Mermaid.
(d) The Dwarf Woman.

5. What does Mary Anne tell Desiderio she believes happened to her father in Chapter 2, The Mansion of Midnight?
(a) He committed suicide.
(b) He drowned in the pool.
(c) He was killed by pirates.
(d) He was assassinated.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the man who rescued Desiderio after his escape in Chapter 3, The River People?

2. What do the acrobats give Desiderio to drink in Chapter 4, The Acrobats of Desire?

3. Mendoza was Dr. Hoffman's what in college?

4. What is the name of the mayor's daughter?

5. Who does Desiderio find dead in Chapter 2, The Mansion of Midnight?

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