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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. Why does Demon not want to turn Van over to the authorities for incest?
(a) He doesn't want the publicity.
(b) He doesn't want to hurt Ada.
(c) He doesn't want Van punished.
(d) He doesn't believe Van has done anything wrong.

2. What are the "three C's" Lucette says were talked about at Ada's house?
(a) Cubism, communism, and cabaret.
(b) Comedy, Coleridge, and cabbage.
(c) Children, country, and complaints.
(d) Cactuses, cattle, and cooking.

3. In the central photograph on a page of small images, what is the only part of Ada that's visible?
(a) Her foot.
(b) Her arm.
(c) Her hand.
(d) Her knee.

4. 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 black formal suit, hat, and gloves.
(d) A gray shirt and shorts.

5. Who is Van's second for the duel?
(a) Paulo.
(b) Benjamin.
(c) Karl.
(d) Johnny.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes both Van and Ada to rush back to the house?

2. In what language does Van write letters to his mother?

3. What word does Greg seem to like to use?

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

5. What color are Ada's eyes?

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