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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Renee's family characterized as far as showing affection?
(a) They were most affectionate at funerals.
(b) They were only affectionate at weddings.
(c) They were profusely affectionate.
(d) They seldom showed any affection towards each other.

2. What can Renee hear just after Chabrot comes to tell Renee that Arthens has died?
(a) A cat howl.
(b) A tower clock striking.
(c) Someone playing a Japanese tune on a piano.
(d) A dog yelp.

3. What does the author introduce in the Preamble?
(a) Her method of research.
(b) The two main characters and the conflict.
(c) The reason for writing the novel.
(d) The historical background upon which the novel is based.

4. How does Renee think of Manuela?
(a) As a high-strung angel.
(b) As a base person.
(c) As an aristocrat.
(d) As a drudge.

5. What does Pierre ask of Renee?
(a) For her to run down the street for him.
(b) For her to put a boot cleaner in the lobby.
(c) For her to bring him a package when it's delivered.
(d) For her to show him how to cook eggs.

6. What does Renee love to do?
(a) Write.
(b) Read.
(c) Sing.
(d) Listen to classical music.

7. What does a young man say about Marx to Renee Michel?
(a) That Marx made him incredibly depressed.
(b) That Marx was a lunatic.
(c) That Marx was deluded.
(d) That Marx has changed the way he sees the world.

8. For how long has Paloma's mother been taking anti-anxiety medicines?
(a) 10 years.
(b) 10 months.
(c) 5 months.
(d) 2 years.

9. Why is Renee fond of The Munekata Sisters?
(a) The breathtaking metaphor in some of the scenes.
(b) The film is set in an area Renee has always wanted to visit.
(c) They are so simple and easy to understand.
(d) She actually hates the film.

10. What follows on the heels of the statement that Paloma thinks is totally wrong?
(a) Laughter.
(b) Paloma tells the speaker how she feels.
(c) A profound thought.
(d) Many people agree with the ridiculous statement.

11. What do Athena and Neptune attempt to do?
(a) Fight.
(b) Mate.
(c) Grab the same piece of meat.
(d) Go through the pet door simultaneously.

12. What do Renee's clients believe in common?
(a) A concierge is so far below their social class they are unintelligent.
(b) They are extremely interesting.
(c) They are entitled.
(d) They are dying.

13. What does Renee think will cause the young man to forget she said anything about Marx?
(a) His belief that he is superior to everyone in the building.
(b) His embarrassment at her knowing something he does not.
(c) His belief that a woman cannot be intelligent.
(d) His wealthy outlook on life.

14. What is one result for Renee of Arthens' pending death?
(a) She is much busier.
(b) People are kinder to her.
(c) It causes her to reflect on the meaning of life.
(d) She is not as busy.

15. What does Pierre do?
(a) A lawyer.
(b) A food critic.
(c) A physician.
(d) An accountant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Arthens' son's problem?

2. What profoundly moves Paloma one day as she watches two divers on television?

3. What does Renee think of what she read of this author?

4. What does Chabrot tell Renee about Maître Arthens?

5. To whom does Athena belong?

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