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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Woman on the Dunes.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While fixing up the new apartment, what thought keeps Manuel working?
(a) The pride in his workmanship.
(b) His need to have a place to paint.
(c) The idea of living across from a girls' school.
(d) Therese's happiness.

2. In what city does "Little Birds" take place?
(a) New Orleans.
(b) London.
(c) Paris.
(d) New York City.

3. How long does it take Manuel to renovate the new apartments?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Three week.
(c) Four weeks.
(d) Five weeks.

4. How does the woman's story to Louis end?
(a) She is arrested.
(b) She is taken back to the man's rooms.
(c) She passes out.
(d) She is seperated from the man.

5. Which girl falls in line with Manuel's plan when he leaves the bathroom door open during urination?
(a) The plump girl.
(b) The blonde girl.
(c) The shy girl.
(d) The curly-haired girl.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Louis and the woman spend time between bouts of love-making?

2. Why is the mysterious woman not afraid of Louis swimming with her?

3. What do the girls see when Manuel's kimono slips open?

4. With what Russian author does the woman describe the Russian prisoner's answers?

5. To what is Louis resistant the night he cannot sleep in "The Woman on the Dunes?"

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