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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Toxique, Chapters 50-55.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 51, what important project does Zenia claim to be involved in when she meets with Tony?
(a) Project Babylon, the supergun for Iraq.
(b) An assassination attempt on the U.S. president.
(c) The next space shuttle mission.
(d) A bank robbery.

2. Who reverses words and thinks and writes them backwards?
(a) Tony.
(b) Zenia.
(c) Roz.
(d) West.

3. What domestic metaphor does Tony use in her lecture in Chapter 1?
(a) Vacuuming.
(b) Weaving or knitting and sewing scissors.
(c) Dusting.
(d) Cooking.

4. Where are Zenia's ashes temporarily stored in Chapter 55?
(a) At the Toxique.
(b) In Tony's basement next to the gun.
(c) In Charis's chicken coop.
(d) In the glove compartment of Roz's Rolls.

5. How does Charis meet Zenia in Chapter 31?
(a) They run into each other at a college reunion.
(b) They meet at church.
(c) Zenia comes to Charis's yoga class.
(d) Billy brings Zenia home.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 3, Tony recalls that Zenia's memorial service was held how long ago?

3. If Tony can understand the person she thinks is a puzzle and knot, what does she hope will happen?

4. Who is the narrator in the first chapter of "The Robber Bride"?

5. Which of the following is not a result of Zenia's friendship with Tony in Chapter 20?

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