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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Three, Chapters 1-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Van wearing the first time she glimpsed him, before they met?
(a) A bathing suit and green towel.
(b) A white sailor suit and blue cap.
(c) A gray shirt and shorts.
(d) A black formal suit, hat, and gloves.

2. Who does Van write a letter to, to be sent in case he is killed in the duel?
(a) Lucette.
(b) His father.
(c) Ada.
(d) Marina.

3. Where was Van born?
(a) Germany.
(b) Italy.
(c) Austria.
(d) Switzerland.

4. Who does Van see on the train?
(a) Cordula.
(b) Uncle Dan.
(c) Blanche.
(d) His father.

5. What is Cordula doing when Van runs into her?
(a) Carrying groceries.
(b) Coddling a baby.
(c) Buying flowers.
(d) Talking to dogs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following authors do Van and Ada like?

2. Why does Ada want to give Lucette a bath?

3. What is Cordula doing the first time Van tries to walk on his hands after his injury?

4. Why does the governess decide to stay in bed for five days?

5. How do Ada and Van keep their correspondence secret?

(see the answer key)

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