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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. How many copies of Van's book are sold in the first year?
(a) Six.
(b) Six hundred.
(c) Six thousand.
(d) Sixty.
2. To what drink does Van attribute his boyish look?
(a) Champagne.
(b) Beer.
(c) Scotch.
(d) Vodka.
3. After meeting with Demon, does Van believe he should part with Ada?
(a) Yes, but he will leave the decision to Ada.
(b) No, he doesn't care about what society thinks.
(c) No, but he will part from Ada if she wants it.
(d) Yes, he writes a letter that says so.
4. What is done with Marina's body after she dies?
(a) It is donated to science.
(b) It is buried next to her husband.
(c) It is buried at Ardis Hall.
(d) It is cremated.
5. Why does Demon not want to turn Van over to the authorities for incest?
(a) He doesn't want to hurt Ada.
(b) He doesn't want the publicity.
(c) He doesn't want Van punished.
(d) He doesn't believe Van has done anything wrong.
6. What does Van see in Lucette's handbag?
(a) A yellow laquered mirror.
(b) A red jewel box.
(c) A green handkerchief.
(d) A blue envelope.
7. In the central photograph on a page of small images, what is the only part of Ada that's visible?
(a) Her arm.
(b) Her foot.
(c) Her knee.
(d) Her hand.
8. What did the artillery officer played by Kim Eskimossoff do for comic effect?
(a) Shot a gun.
(b) Tap-danced.
(c) Juggled objects.
(d) Took photographs.
9. What example does Van use in discussing order or succession in our perception of the past?
(a) Remembering what he had to eat on previous days.
(b) Remembering whether he has previously worn a tie.
(c) Remembering whether his razor has been used once or twice.
(d) Remembering what days to take medicine.
10. Why does Van give bribes to the janitor at his building?
(a) So the janitor will fix problems in his apartment.
(b) So the janitor won't give out any information about the Veens.
(c) So the janitor will deliver food and do other errands for Van.
(d) So the janitor won't distribute the photos he's taken of Van.
11. Who does Van have read and forward his letter to Ada about Lucette's death?
(a) Cordula.
(b) His father.
(c) Ada's husband.
(d) His former governess.
12. What does the newspaper Van's father is reading at the airport say?
(a) Romania Reconsiders.
(b) Cyprus Compromises.
(c) Crimea Capitulates.
(d) Dominica Dominates.
13. What is Cordula doing the first time Van tries to walk on his hands after his injury?
(a) She is brushing her hair.
(b) She is reading a book.
(c) She is in the bath.
(d) She is sleeping.
14. At the Villa Venus where Van goes for the last time, what causes the grand piano to play?
(a) Ghosts.
(b) Clockworks.
(c) Rats.
(d) Birds.
15. What color is Van's terrycloth robe?
(a) Blue.
(b) Green.
(c) Black.
(d) Red.
Short Answer Questions
1. What causes Eberthella Brown to spill her coffee?
2. What day does Ada's husband die?
3. To whom does Van send the flowers he buys while waiting for Ada?
4. What does Ada suggest that she and Van should do in a few days, after she finishes her business in Geneva?
5. What type of fur coat does Ada wear?
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