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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what does Tony say comes unraveled if you "pick any strand and snip"?
(a) Roz's knitting.
(b) History.
(c) Tony's life.
(d) Zenia's love for West.

2. How many children does Roz have?
(a) Four.
(b) Three.
(c) One.
(d) Two.

3. In Chapter 19, how are the walls of West's apartment painted when Tony goes there for a party?
(a) Silver glitter and purple paint.
(b) Glossy black enamel.
(c) Red and pink spray paint.
(d) Neon green paint.

4. What is the name of the shop at which Charis works?
(a) La Magnifique.
(b) Radiance.
(c) Crystal Palace.
(d) Luminessence.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At the end of Chapter 1, where does Tony have lunch?

3. What does West do when Zenia returns after he has married Tony?

4. What does Tony believe has helped her gain acceptance in the traditionally male field of the study of the history of warfare?

5. In Chapter 24, what does Tony think that she and Zenia have in common?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Tony's sand table and the game she plays on it.

2. Describe Radiance.

3. Explain the significance of Tony's lace-edged collars being mentioned in Chapter 1 alongside a mention of Tony's interest in wars.

4. Why does Tony pick October 23, 1990 as the date on which to begin Zenia's story?

5. If Zenia is such bad business, why does Tony want to unravel the knot of Zenia and tell her story?

6. In Chapter 1, what does Tony's statement that the place where Zenia began must have been "someplace bruised, and very tangled" indicate about Zenia's character?

7. Describe Charis's relationship with Shanita.

8. In her undergraduate days, what was Tony's relationship with the Common room girls at McClung Hall?

9. Why does Tony think Zenia created turbulence, and why does Tony feel compelled to understand Zenia's motivations?

10. Explain what tale Zenia gives Tony about her childhood and mother.

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