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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 39, what does Roz think is a better name for Zenia than "The Robber Bride"?
(a) The Lying Broad.
(b) The Bridegroom Stealer.
(c) The Robber Broad.
(d) The Man Stealer.

2. Why does Roz feel inferior to Mitch during lunch at the beginning of Chapter 41?
(a) She feels less capable in business matters.
(b) She feels poorer than him.
(c) She feels less educated than him.
(d) His family has a pedigree and hers does not.

3. What does Mitch expect Roz to do when she finds out about his mistresses?
(a) Have affairs of her own.
(b) Throw a tantrum and demand he end the affairs.
(c) Invite his mistresses to dinner.
(d) Ignore his affairs.

4. Which of these signs is not a reason Roz suspects Mitch is having another affair?
(a) Mitch uses aftershave on his groin.
(b) Mitch offers unasked for excuses for his behavior.
(c) Mitch becomes more attentive to Roz.
(d) Mitch has lipstick on his collar.

5. Who helps Charis when her baby is born at the end of Chapter 38?
(a) Aunt Vi.
(b) Billy.
(c) Tony and Roz.
(d) Zenia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Zenia claim to be when she seeks Roz's help in gaining employment at WiseWomanWorld?

2. Who is allowed to do what the boarders are not permitted to in Roz's mother's boarding house?

3. Who does Zenia move in with in Chapter 47?

4. When Shanita reads the Tarot for Charis in Chapter 52, what does she foretell?

5. Who is the young man Charis sees with Zenia at the beginning of Chapter 28?

Short Essay Questions

1. What story does Zenia give Charis about her parents.

2. Explain how Zenia tries to blackmail Roz in Chapter 53.

3. To what do the police attribute Zenia's death, and why is there an aura of mystery about Zenia's passing?

4. Describe the power in Karen's grandmother's hands.

5. Describe Karen/Charis's relationship with her grandmother.

6. How does Roz's husband Mitch usually get his affairs with other women to end?

7. What do the bad dreams Tony, Charis and Roz have in Chapter 50 symbolize?

8. The story with which Zenia tries to blackmail Roz in Chapter 53 is another of Zenia's many lies. Explain Zenia's real relationship with Larry.

9. Describe Zenia's rise to power at WiseWomanWorld.

10. What does Zenia claim happened to Billy after he left Charis?

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