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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Toxique, Chapters 2-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what does Tony believe motivated Zenia's behavior?
(a) She doesn't know.
(b) Mental illness.
(c) Jealousy.
(d) Greed.

2. When Charis sees Zenia at Toxique in Chapter 10, what does she see swirling around Zenia?
(a) An aura of prosperity and joy.
(b) A beautiful red silk scarf.
(c) A dark, malevolent aura.
(d) A calm, peaceful aura.

3. Who does Tony say in Chapter 1 "was a bad business, and should be left alone"?
(a) Zenia.
(b) Roz.
(c) Mitch.
(d) West.

4. Which of the following is not a trait Roz likes about her homosexual male assistant, Boyce?
(a) He is gentlemanly, intelligent and loyal.
(b) He reports all the office gossip to her.
(c) He respects corporate hierarchy.
(d) He fetches and carries for her as female employees don't.

5. What does Roz's parking space at her office read?
(a) Chairman of the Board.
(b) Roz.
(c) Ms. President.
(d) Chief Executive Officer.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 1, what does Tony equate to a European print in which "something ordinary but horrifying is taking place"?

2. What domestic metaphor does Tony use in her lecture in Chapter 1?

3. Who is the antagonist in Chapter 1?

4. In Chapter 9, what changes does Shanita tell Charis that she is going to make to the shop because of the recession?

5. If Tony can understand the person she thinks is a puzzle and knot, what does she hope will happen?

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