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The Elegance of the Hedgehog Quiz

Muriel Barbery
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The Elegance of the Hedgehog Quiz

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1)

What is one modern writer Renee enjoys reading? (from Part 1, Camellias: Chapters 5-10, Journal of the Movement of the World No. 2 and Profound Thoughts Nos. 3-5)

Haruki Marakami.
Gabriel Garcia Marquez.
Stephen King.
Michael Connelly.
2)

What helped a young man get through drug rehab? (from Part 4, Paloma: Chapters 11-23, Profound Thought No. 15 and One Last Profound Thought)

The idea that life was worth be alive for.
The image of a flower Renee planted.
The image of God.
The idea that life is up and down but you can make it more one way or the other.
3)

Why does Manuela come early for tea? (from Part 1, Camellias: Chapters 11-18, Journal of the Movement of the World No. 3 and Profound Thoughts Nos. 6-8)

Because of Maître Arthens' condition.
She has to be across town later that day.
She is excited to tell Renee something.
She wants to ask Renee's opinion about an outfit.
4)

What does Chabrot tell Renee about Maître Arthens? (from Part 1, Camellias: Chapters 5-10, Journal of the Movement of the World No. 2 and Profound Thoughts Nos. 3-5)

He is going into the hospital.
He is moving.
He is ill and will be indisposed for a couple weeks.
He is dying.
5)

What is one result for Renee of Arthens' pending death? (from Part 1, Camellias: Chapters 11-18, Journal of the Movement of the World No. 3 and Profound Thoughts Nos. 6-8)

She is not as busy.
People are kinder to her.
It causes her to reflect on the meaning of life.
She is much busier.
6)

Why is Paloma surprised that the new tenant wants to have tea with her mother? (from Part 2, On Grammar: Chapters 1-6 and Profound Thought Nos. 9-11)

Because her mother's father was the commander in occupied Japan.
Because most of the tenents shun her mother.
Because her mother is black.
Because her mother cannot speak English very well.
7)

What does the visitor wish to know? (from Part 4, Paloma: Chapters 11-23, Profound Thought No. 15 and One Last Profound Thought)

The address of an elderly cousin.
To get her a job in the city.
For her to come home and care for him.
The name of the flower that Renee had once told him.
8)

What shocks Renee when she and Kakuro are leaving on their date? (from Part 4, Paloma: Chapters 11-23, Profound Thought No. 15 and One Last Profound Thought)

She does not recognize herself in the lobby mirror.
Paloma whistles at her.
Two of the tenants to no recognize her.
Tibere is gracious to her.
9)

Who is Paul Nguyen? (from Part 2, On Grammar: Chapters 1-6 and Profound Thought Nos. 9-11)

Kakuro's cousin.
Kakuro's son.
Kakuro's nephew.
Kakuro's assistant.
10)

Who does Manuela see on the steps? (from Part 1, Camellias: Chapters 11-18, Journal of the Movement of the World No. 3 and Profound Thoughts Nos. 6-8)

A stray dog.
A stray cat.
Arthens daughter.
Paloma crying.
11)

Why is Renee embarrassed? (from Part 3, Summer Rain: Chapters 8-18, Journal of the Movement of the World Nos. 5-6 and Profound Thought No. 13)

She trips on the floor mat.
She falls into him when she stumbles on the door step.
She thought a particular painting was done by someone else.
She needs to use the bathroom.
12)

About what does Paloma contradict a teacher of hers? (from Part 2, On Grammar: Chapters 1-6 and Profound Thought Nos. 9-11)

Grammar.
Geography.
Dissection.
A poem.
13)

What does Paloma begin to drink in the morning? (from Part 1, Camellias: Chapters 11-18, Journal of the Movement of the World No. 3 and Profound Thoughts Nos. 6-8)

Coffee.
Tea.
A soda.
Hot chocolate.
14)

With what is Paloma's cousin born? (from Part 4, Paloma: Chapters 1-10, Journal of the Movement of the World No.7 and Profound Thoughts No. 14)

Down's syndrome.
A hole in her heart.
A cleft palette.
Cerebral palsy.
15)

What does Paloma feel Columbe's goal in life is? (from Part 1, Camellias: Chapters 5-10, Journal of the Movement of the World No. 2 and Profound Thoughts Nos. 3-5)

To gain their mother's attention.
To prove her worth to their mother.
To break men's hearts.
To crush Paloma.
16)

What does Renee think about as far as at in chapter 11? (from Part 3, Summer Rain: Chapters 8-18, Journal of the Movement of the World Nos. 5-6 and Profound Thought No. 13)

The purpose of art.
The ease with which so many artists create art.
The way the value of art has changed over the years.
The way so many people no longer care about art.
17)

What does Renee think people with good educations should do? (from Part 4, Paloma: Chapters 1-10, Journal of the Movement of the World No.7 and Profound Thoughts No. 14)

Dedicate their lives to making the world better.
Be responsible for their ideas.
Appreciate their opportunity for a good education.
Do more than make money.
18)

What does Paloma wonder what might be the true movement of the world? (from Part 3, Summer Rain: Chapters 1-7, Journal of the Movement of the World No. 4 and Profound Thought No. 12)

The sound of the ocean waves.
Piano music.
Voices raised in song.
Hands clasping each other.
19)

Who died in childbirth? (from Part 4, Paloma: Chapters 11-23, Profound Thought No. 15 and One Last Profound Thought)

Paloma's aunt.
Renee's sister.
Kakuro's wife.
Renee's mother.
20)

Who is looking for Columbe? (from Part 4, Paloma: Chapters 11-23, Profound Thought No. 15 and One Last Profound Thought)

Paloma.
Tibere.
Kakuro.
Paul.
21)

What is Renee thinking about when someone knocks on her door? (from Part 2, On Grammar: Chapters 1-6 and Profound Thought Nos. 9-11)

How to redeem herself with Manuela.
What to read for the evening.
Learning to play bridge.
Having given herself away to Kakuro.
22)

What makes Paloma feel hope? (from Part 3, Summer Rain: Chapters 1-7, Journal of the Movement of the World No. 4 and Profound Thought No. 12)

A realization about where life can take her.
Realizing Renee is not who she implies she is.
Her mother giving her a sincere hug.
Meeting Kakuro.
23)

Who are Levin and Kitty? (from Part 2, On Grammar: Chapters 1-6 and Profound Thought Nos. 9-11)

Brother and sister who come by the building every morning with the newspapers.
The only other children in the building.
Kakuro's cats.
Paloma's cousins.
24)

Why does Paloma's mother take her to a therapist? (from Part 3, Summer Rain: Chapters 8-18, Journal of the Movement of the World Nos. 5-6 and Profound Thought No. 13)

To show the therapist that she could raise a good daughter.
To prove to the therapist that her daughter has problems.
Because of a comment Paloma makes.
To have the therapist explain about her mother's illness.
25)

How is Paloma's mother is towards everything else besides the one important thing? (from Part 1, Camellias: Chapters 5-10, Journal of the Movement of the World No. 2 and Profound Thoughts Nos. 3-5)

Indifferent.
Mildly interested.
Antagonistic.
Occasionally excited.
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