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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 9, what changes does Shanita tell Charis that she is going to make to the shop because of the recession?
(a) Adding tea and refreshments to the products they sell.
(b) Reducing the hours it's open.
(c) Extending the hours it's open.
(d) Changing its name to "Scrimpers" and selling cheap things.

2. At the beginning of Chapter 1, what does Tony equate to a European print in which "something ordinary but horrifying is taking place"?
(a) Tony's own art work.
(b) Zenia's beginning.
(c) Zenia's family.
(d) Tony's marriage.

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

4. In Chapter 1, what does Tony like to see on the faces of her listeners when she gives her lectures?
(a) Tears.
(b) Amusement.
(c) Smiles.
(d) Shock.

5. What domestic metaphor does Tony use in her lecture in Chapter 1?
(a) Weaving or knitting and sewing scissors.
(b) Dusting.
(c) Cooking.
(d) Vacuuming.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Charis boards the ferry at the end of Chapter 8, whose departure does she recall?

2. In the first line of the book, when does the narrator say the story of Zenia ought to begin?

3. What does Tony say in Chapter 1 that Zenia both enjoyed and created?

4. At the end of Chapter 1, from what does Zenia return?

5. How many children does Roz have?

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