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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Toxique, Chapters 2-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At Zenia's funeral in Chapter 3, who feels relieved that Zenia is dead?
(a) Zenia's lawyer.
(b) Billy.
(c) Tony, Roz and Charis.
(d) West.

2. As Charis boards the ferry at the end of Chapter 8, whose departure does she recall?
(a) West's.
(b) Billy's.
(c) Roz's.
(d) Augusta's.

3. In Chapter 5, what do Tony, Roz and Charis talk about when they lunch together?
(a) War.
(b) Love.
(c) Gossip.
(d) Men.

4. What evidence tells Tony that West knows about Zenia's death?
(a) A hole in the newspaper where he cut out Zenia's death notice.
(b) West's weeping.
(c) The phone call Tony overhears between West and Billy.
(d) West's attendance at Zenia's memorial service.

5. What does Roz do when she learns Zenia is still alive?
(a) Hires private detective Harriet Bridges to follow Zenia.
(b) Sends Zenia flowers.
(c) Confronts Zenia in the Toxique parking lot.
(d) Asks Boyce to find out where Zenia is staying.

Short Answer Questions

1. What date does Tony decide to use as the starting point for Zenia's story?

2. In Chapter 1, what does Tony believe motivated Zenia's behavior?

3. In Chapter 10, why does Charis ask the waitress at Toxique for a corner table near the mirror?

4. What is the name of the shop at which Charis works?

5. Where are Zenia's ashes interred in Chapter 3?

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