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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Fausto Maijstral in Chapter 11?
(a) Italy.
(b) Greece.
(c) Malta.
(d) Portugal.

2. How does Fausto Maijstral refer to himself after the birth of his child and the beginning of war?
(a) Narcissist.
(b) Emperor.
(c) Fausto II.
(d) Deadbeat.

3. Why is Rachel angry at Slab in Chapter 12?
(a) Because he would let Esther just leave like that.
(b) Because he can be bribed.
(c) Because he left her for Esther.
(d) Because he fights with Pig Bodine over her.

4. Who is Williem van Wijk?
(a) An engineering student.
(b) A German colonist.
(c) V.'s brother.
(d) A diamond merchant.

5. After Profane loses his job, what does he become a full member of?
(a) New York City Public Park Volunteers.
(b) Whole Sick Crew.
(c) V.
(d) Amputatees Anonymous.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is a ballerina in Paris in 1913?

2. When Winsome is at Rachel's apartment, what does he say to Rachel?

3. Who guesses that Esther could be pregnant?

4. What is the horrible accident that happens to the ballerina on stage in Chapter 14?

5. Who is the German woman with a fake eye that Mondaugen meets?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Fina leaving New York?

2. What is Godolphin's point of contention against V.'s argument for Vheissu?

3. What unfortunate accident occurs to Melanie L'Heuremandi?

4. How does V. appear in Chapter 9 and what does this say about her or her role?

5. Why are the members of the Whole Sick Crew not bothered by police arrests?

6. What is Paola's relationship with men in Chapter 8?

7. What is the big change Benny Profane makes in Chapter 13 regarding Rachel Owlglass?

8. How is Benny Profane's "yo-yo" behavior different from that of the Whole Sick Crew?

9. Why does Esther have trouble in her relationship with the plastic surgeon?

10. Why does Paola masquerade as Ruby?

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