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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 2, who is still in Tony's life "Despite everything, despite Zenia"?
(a) Mitch.
(b) Billy.
(c) Roz.
(d) West.

2. As Charis boards the ferry at the end of Chapter 8, whose departure does she recall?
(a) West's.
(b) Roz's.
(c) Augusta's.
(d) Billy's.

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) Tony's own art work.
(b) Zenia's family.
(c) Zenia's beginning.
(d) Tony's marriage.

4. What nickname does Tony's mother, Anthea, give Tony as an infant?
(a) Sweetkins.
(b) Honey.
(c) Guppy.
(d) Baby.

5. What color is Roz's bedroom at the beginning of Chapter 12?
(a) Pink.
(b) Red.
(c) White.
(d) Black.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. If Tony can understand the person she thinks is a puzzle and knot, what does she hope will happen?

3. In Chapter 17, when Tony sneaks out of bed without waking West, what is she working on instead of her lecture for the Society of Military Historiographers?

4. In Chapter 17, what does Tony have in her basement that she uses for a personal game?

5. In Chapter 19, how are the walls of West's apartment painted when Tony goes there for a party?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the memorial service for Zenia after her supposed death in Lebanon.

3. Explain Zenia's romantic history with West.

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

5. Explain what has made Tony, Charis, and Roz friends.

6. Describe Roz's feelings about her wealth.

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

8. Why isn't Tony sure which of Zenia's accounts of herself are true?

9. Were Tony's parents happily married?

10. Why does Tony think of McClung Hall as a haven?

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