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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Pages 91 - 136).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens the first time the narrator speaks to translate at the trial of the former president?
(a) She vomits.
(b) Her voice wobbles.
(c) Her voice trails off.
(d) Her voice is too scratchy to be heard.

2. At the end of Chapter 8, what is the author's impression of the former president?
(a) He is angry.
(b) He is depleted by his performance at the trial.
(c) He is remorseful.
(d) He is sad.

3. Who tells the narrator vital information about Adriaan?
(a) Kees.
(b) Helen.
(c) Bettina.
(d) Jana.

4. What does Kees tell the narrator about the former president's feelings about her?
(a) She makes the former president sad.
(b) The former president is suspicious of her.
(c) She is soothing to the former president.
(d) She makes the former president angry.

5. In Chapter 6, what does Adriaan want to bring to Jana's?
(a) Clothes.
(b) Vodka.
(c) Food.
(d) Tools.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2, what part of the city does the narrator live in?

2. Where did the narrator first meet Adrian?

3. What institution is Jana's opening at in Chapter 10?

4. Why is the narrator resentful of Jana in Chapter 6?

5. What feature of her apartment does the narrator use often?

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