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

2. At Zenia's funeral in Chapter 3, who feels relieved that Zenia is dead?
(a) Zenia's lawyer.
(b) Tony, Roz and Charis.
(c) Billy.
(d) West.

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

4. What does Roz do when she learns Zenia is still alive?
(a) Confronts Zenia in the Toxique parking lot.
(b) Sends Zenia flowers.
(c) Hires private detective Harriet Bridges to follow Zenia.
(d) Asks Boyce to find out where Zenia is staying.

5. What was McClung Hall before it became an office building?
(a) A candle shop.
(b) A women's residence hall.
(c) A men's residence hall.
(d) A new age store.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, what do Tony, Roz and Charis talk about when they lunch together?

2. Who says in Chapter 1 that "A disaster is a disaster; those hurt by it remain hurt, those killed remain killed, the rubble remains rubble"?

3. How many children does Roz have?

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

5. What is the name of the shop at which Charis works?

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