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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Victor Fyodorov jealous of Gen?
(a) Gen is very good looking.
(b) Gen gets to spend a lot of time with Roxane.
(c) Gen is busy and needed.
(d) The kidnappers like Gen.

2. What does the whole room begin to assume about their relationship (Roxane and the accompanist)?
(a) He is infatuated with her.
(b) She is his daughter.
(c) He will kill her if she does not return his love.
(d) They are lovers.

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

4. How does Gen feel about relaying Victor's message?
(a) Conflicted because his boss is so in love with Roxane.
(b) Worried.
(c) Sad, he likes Roxane.
(d) Happy to see love.

5. What are Gen's thoughts about Carmen on his wedding day show?
(a) He wishes he was marrying Carmen.
(b) He has not forgotten Carmen.
(c) He will always remember Carmen.
(d) He should not have married Roxane.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whenever Roxane is finished singing, who is ready to help her?

2. What happens to all of the hostages as they leave the house?

3. What do we learn about the terrorists' true intentions in this section?

4. Why does Hosokawa even decide to attend the celebration?

5. Right away, as the novel begins, what is clear to the reader concerning Roxane?

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