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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, why does Tony feel compelled to know Zenia's motivation?
(a) To understand her own reactions to Zenia's behavior.
(b) To help Charis and Roz heal.
(c) She doesn't know.
(d) To understand Zenia's relationship with West.

2. In the first line of the book, when does the narrator say the story of Zenia ought to begin?
(a) When Zenia first met West.
(b) When Zenia turned twenty-five.
(c) When Zenia moved to Toronto.
(d) When Zenia began.

3. What does Tony say near the end of Chapter 1 about beginning and ending points in the study of history?
(a) All choices are arbitrary.
(b) The birth of kings and other rulers dictate them.
(c) Wars mark them.
(d) There is always one clear choice.

4. In Chapter 14, why does Roz take the Benz rather than the Rolls to the office?
(a) The Rolls needs a brake job.
(b) She thinks the Rolls is ostentatious.
(c) The Rolls has a flat tire.
(d) The Benz is her lucky car.

5. If Tony can understand the person she thinks is a puzzle and knot, what does she hope will happen?
(a) She will prevent West from leaving.
(b) She will bring emotional freedom to herself and others.
(c) She will prevent Zenia from returning.
(d) She will write a book about her experiences.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 3, Tony recalls that Zenia's memorial service was held how long ago?

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

3. In Chapter 3, who does Tony recall said nice things about Zenia at her memorial service?

4. In Chapter 8, for whom does Charis mistake her daughter Augusta when she appears unexpectedly at Charis's back door?

5. What evidence tells Tony that West knows about Zenia's death?

(see the answer key)

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