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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, The Sleeping Carriage, Section 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the Japanese maid crying?
(a) She is in love with the young man.
(b) She dislikes her job.
(c) She is in love with the young woman.
(d) She had become friends with Lionheart, who died in the landslide.

2. Lisa admits her sexual hang ups are connected to what?
(a) A fear of enjoying herself when she knew others were suffering.
(b) The abuse she receives as a young girl.
(c) Her early sexual relationships.
(d) Her marriage.

3. How does Lisa lie to Kolya?
(a) Victor has betrayed them.
(b) Victor does not love him.
(c) Victor will never return.
(d) Victor will find them for sure.

4. Who does an old nurse describe?
(a) The black cat that is stranded in the pine tree.
(b) A young paralyzed couple that sits together on the yacht.
(c) The delicious food prepared by the chef.
(d) The excellent service at the hotel.

5. What does the Major say about the crowding on the yacht?
(a) He is somewhat annoyed by the crowd but is sad so many were lost in the disasters.
(b) He does not think the flood got rid of enough people.
(c) He enjoys meeting others, so he loves the crowd.
(d) He loves crowds and is sad so many guests were killed.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the young woman before her illness?

2. Why is Lisa nervous about her performance?

3. Though "The Gastein Journal" is written in third-person prose rather than first-person poetry, it tells essentially the same story as what?

4. Why does the hotel let in a young woman?

5. Why is the woman in a wonderful mood?

(see the answer key)

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