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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Pages 98 - 188, Chapters 24 - 42).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 4, what does Violette compare her going to church to?
(a) Sleeping with a colleague.
(b) Dying.
(c) Going to heaven.
(d) Going to the library.

2. In Chapter 13, what does the epigraph say is stronger than death?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Love.
(c) The presence of those absent in the memory of the living.
(d) Time.

3. Whose car does Violette borrow to go and see if she can find Philippe in Chapter 31?
(a) Stephanie's.
(b) Julien's.
(c) Elvis's.
(d) Nono's.

4. Who is Gabriel's first wife?
(a) Irene.
(b) Martine.
(c) Jennifer.
(d) Karine.

5. In Chapter 40, what does Violette tell Mr. Rouault?
(a) To track down Philippe for her.
(b) To stop the divorce proceedings.
(c) To write his book now.
(d) To find her a new car.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mother Toussaint's first name?

2. What does Violette do upon learning of Philippe's address in Chapter 31?

3. In Chapter 6, who comes to see Violette at her house?

4. In Chapter 28, who is buried at the cemetery?

5. Who is the priest who often officiates at the funerals?

(see the answer key)

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