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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Eight.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Roxane is asked to say something nice about the accompanist, what does she feel?
(a) Awkward because she did not really know him.
(b) Happy, he was a good man.
(c) Sad, she is hurt she is loosing her lover.
(d) Sa, because he was a close friend.

2. Who prepares dinner that night?
(a) Carmen, Beatriz, Ishmael, Ruben and Simon.
(b) Gen, Carmen, Beatriz, Ishmael, and Ruben.
(c) Gen, Carmen, Beatriz, Ishmael, Ruben and Simon.
(d) Gen, Carmen, Ruben and Simon.

3. As the opera singer kisses the opera singer what happens in the novel?
(a) The singer has a heart attack.
(b) A great love affair begins.
(c) The chandiler crashes.
(d) The lights in the theater go out.

4. What song does Roxane sing during the first chapter?
(a) Celeste Aida.
(b) Bel Canto.
(c) Caro nome.
(d) Dove sono.

5. Everyone in the house is _______ by Roxane.
(a) Entranced.
(b) Mesmerized.
(c) Upset.
(d) Amused.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the only way that Roxane and Mr. Hosokawa can communicate?

2. Although love is blooming, what do they refuse to acknowledge in the background?

3. Why has Hosokawa chosen to go to this foreign place?

4. What is the first communication between Roxane and Mr. Hosokawa?

5. What type of role do you think that Father Arguedas will take on in the story?

(see the answer key)

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