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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, On Grammar: Chapters 1-6 and Profound Thought Nos. 9-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does Paloma feel that her family's wealth subject her?
(a) Contempt.
(b) Envy.
(c) Close scrutiny by others.
(d) Pity.

2. What does Renee follow up on to distract the young man?
(a) For him to talk to a man on the third floor.
(b) For him to enjoy the beautiful day.
(c) For him to say hello to his mother.
(d) For him to have a good time walking the dog.

3. Why is the movie most significant to Renee?
(a) It was the last one she saw with her husband.
(b) Her cousin has a bit part in it.
(c) It was the last one she saw with her mother before she died.
(d) She read the book and had predicted it would become a successful movie.

4. With what country is Paloma fascinated?
(a) Russia.
(b) Germany.
(c) Scotland.
(d) Japan.

5. What is the significance of building number 7 at rue de Grenelle?
(a) Where Renee works.
(b) Where all the intelligentsia gather.
(c) Where Renee lives.
(d) Where Renee once witnessed a murder.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Paloma's mother is towards everything else besides the one important thing?

2. What does Renee find refreshing about rumors of Kakuro's apartment?

3. In what way does Paloma's mother differ from most of the tenants in the building?

4. What did Arthens' son once ask Renee?

5. Who has Renee studied recently?

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