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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. In what Manhattan landmark building did Dan propose to Marina in 1871?
(a) The first ten-floor Manhattan building.
(b) The first Manhattan glass-walled building.
(c) The first Manhattan brownstone.
(d) The first commercial apartment building in Manhattan.

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

3. What figures are prominent in Ada's early memories of learning about male anatomy and sex?
(a) A visiting parson and a caterpillar.
(b) A statue and a dog.
(c) A visiting painter and a horse.
(d) A dock worker and a carriage driver.

4. After playing a game, Van tries to get Lucette to go to bed and promises to bring her something. What does he promise to bring her?
(a) A hand-mirror.
(b) Candy.
(c) Cocoa.
(d) A toy.

5. What do the two kids who find Marina's pressed-flower book decide to do with it?
(a) Add more flowers to it.
(b) Destroy it.
(c) Put it in a museum.
(d) Hide it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What garment of clothing does Van chide Ada for not wearing?

2. What is the "lolita" that Ada wears?

3. What activity does Marina do out on the lawn?

4. How long do Van and Ada give Lucette to memorize eight lines of poetry?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Marina chastise Van for, after calling him into her room?

2. What reason does Van give Marina for leaving?

3. What do Demon think of Marina's career as an actress?

4. What happens in Van's stage act?

5. How does Marina describe Jews to her daughter?

6. What becomes of Ada's old governess?

7. How does Van feel about Cordula?

8. How does Aqua kill herself?

9. How does Lucette want to draw flowers, when her sister is trying to teach her to draw?

10. What is the first trick Ada and Van use to escape from Lucette?

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