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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1 Pages 1 – 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What phrase does Marie use to describe her work, which Father James says can describe people also?
(a) The obsession with perfection.
(b) The delusion of honor.
(c) The illusion of clean.
(d) The illusion of power.

2. What had Marie convinced Naseem do to save she and other maids time?
(a) Buy a robot vacuum.
(b) Allow them to reuse bed linens.
(c) Put wooden platforms under each bed.
(d) Only clean ever other day.

3. What is the main character's occupation in "Clean, Cleaner, Cleanest"?
(a) Nanny.
(b) Motel maid.
(c) Bank teller.
(d) Restaurant server.

4. What term does the main character occasionally use when addressing God?
(a) Big Boss.
(b) Big Bang.
(c) Big Bopper.
(d) Big Kahuna.

5. What occurred in the motel 5 times while Marie worked there?
(a) Marie quit.
(b) Police raids.
(c) Animal sacrifices.
(d) Movie stars stayed there.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Marie receive a postcard from Evie saying she is "halfway there!" (2)?

2. What things did Marie have stolen from her by coworkers over the years?

3. How long does it take Marie to clean the first, tidy room she cleans in the story?

4. What does Marie repeat when entering a room after check-out time?

5. Where does Marie keep her postcard from Evie?

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