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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6 (pages 68-82).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what country does Paul say he grew up?
(a) Denmark
(b) Switzerland
(c) Poland
(d) Portugal

2. In this section, how much of an overcall does Geoffrey tell Flan he is willing to pay for the Cezanne?
(a) $750,000
(b) $500,000
(c) $1,000,000
(d) $250,000

3. Who does Flan stop Geoffrey from calling in this section?
(a) Geoffrey's wife
(b) Sidney Poitier
(c) Paul
(d) The Japanese

4. Why does Flan need to call his lawyer at the end of this section?
(a) To inquire after Paul's identity
(b) To arbitrate the purchase of the Cezanne
(c) To assess damage done to the condo
(d) To deal with the South African banks

5. In the second excerpt from This Life that the parents read, what does Poitier warn his readers against doing regarding their children?
(a) Ignoring them
(b) Protecting them
(c) Smothering them
(d) Condescending them

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the operator at the Sherry assume Ouisa is when she calls?

2. At the end of this section, Flan compares not thinking about two million dollars to trying not to think of what animal?

3. Why has Kitty not spoken to her children when she tells Ouisa and Flan their story?

4. In this section, Paul mentions attending a film festival with his father in what country?

5. At the beginning of this section, Flan describes a painting by what artist?

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