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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book One, Chapters 28-33.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1888, when Van visits Ardis Hall, what gift does he carry in his pocket?
(a) A small, jeweled butterfly.
(b) A diamond necklace.
(c) An engagement ring.
(d) A monogramed handkerchief.

2. How does Van act toward Ada in Chapter 32?
(a) Repelled.
(b) Apathetic.
(c) Overly affectionate.
(d) Jealous.

3. What does Baron d'Onsky try to buy from Demon?
(a) An engraved cigarette case.
(b) A deck of risque playing cards.
(c) A small sculpture of an apple.
(d) A picture of a nude woman.

4. What does Van dream of the night after he first has sex with Ada?
(a) Holding hands with Blanche.
(b) Being scolded by the governess.
(c) Riding a horse.
(d) Drowning.

5. What article does Uncle Dan try to read?
(a) An article in Greek about tennis.
(b) An article in Portuguese about sunflowers.
(c) An article in Dutch about oystering.
(d) An article in Africaans about spice farming.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Van takes a walk after first arriving at Ardis Hall, who does he run into?

2. What do the two kids who find Marina's pressed-flower book decide to do with it?

3. Where is Van and Ada's first sexual encounter?

4. Who walks in on Ada and Van making love?

5. Who is the chaperone when Van visits Ada at school?

(see the answer key)

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