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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, The Open Eyes of the Deadwoman; Chapter 9, Lewd Animals; Chapter 10, Granero's Eye.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the couple get Marcelle's attention?
(a) They throw pebbles.
(b) They call her on the phone.
(c) They yell for her.
(d) They knock on her door.

2. What does the couple plan to do concerning Marcelle?
(a) They plan to kidnap her for ransom.
(b) They plan to kill her.
(c) They plan to go see her.
(d) They plan to free her.

3. Why is the narrator unsatisfied with "usual debauchery"?
(a) Because to him, usual debauchery is not severe enough.
(b) It is boring.
(c) Because to him, usual debauchery is unambitious.
(d) Because he is vain.

4. What color hair does Marcelle have?
(a) Blond.
(b) Red.
(c) Black.
(d) Brown.

5. What smells linger in the room?
(a) Salt and food.
(b) Wine and food.
(c) Beer, wine, urine, and salt.
(d) Blood, sperm, urine, and vomit.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Simone propose she will do with the eggs?

2. Why are the servants loyal to Simone?

3. What does Simone do once Marcelle is free?

4. What is served at the event in Chapter 2?

5. What do the girls do to entice the boys at the event in Chapter 2?

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