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

2. 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 prevent Zenia from returning.
(c) She will write a book about her experiences.
(d) She will bring emotional freedom to herself and others.

3. Who does Tony think would enjoy the contradictory images in her lecture in Chapter 1?
(a) Roz.
(b) West.
(c) Zenia.
(d) Billy.

4. 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) Wars mark them.
(c) The birth of kings and other rulers dictate them.
(d) There is always one clear choice.

5. In Chapter 10, why does Charis ask the waitress at Toxique for a corner table near the mirror?
(a) Mirrors deflect negative energy.
(b) Charis is vain and likes to look at her own reflection.
(c) Charis likes the view from that table.
(d) Charis likes to see who's approaching her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are Zenia's ashes interred in Chapter 3?

2. What does Roz's parking space at her office read?

3. 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"?

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

5. At Zenia's funeral in Chapter 3, who feels relieved that Zenia is dead?

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