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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) Zenia's love for West.
(b) Tony's life.
(c) Roz's knitting.
(d) History.

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

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

4. Which of the following statements is not true about Anthea's relationship with Tony after she leaves Tony's father?
(a) She sends belated birthday cards and photos of herself.
(b) She sees Tony every summer.
(c) She sends clothes that are either too large or too small.
(d) She talks of having Tony visit for holidays but never does.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following is not true about Tony's relationship with West at the beginning of Chapter 19?

3. What is Tony's profession?

4. Who does Tony say in Chapter 1 "was a bad business, and should be left alone"?

5. When Charis sees Zenia at Toxique in Chapter 10, what does she see swirling around Zenia?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Zenia use Tony in Chapter 25?

2. Describe Radiance.

3. Describe Charis's relationship with Shanita.

4. Describe Tony's relationship with West during her undergraduate days at McClung Hall.

5. Were Tony's parents happily married?

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

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

8. Explain Roz's relationship with Boyce.

9. Why is Tony a suitable narrator/chronicler of Zenia's story?

10. Explain Zenia's romantic history with West.

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