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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. What does Paloma decide to do for her next birthday?
(a) Commit suicide.
(b) Run away.
(c) Move to Canada.
(d) Tell her father she wants to go away to boarding school.

2. What was Renee's husband like?
(a) A brilliant biologist.
(b) A dull, insipid man.
(c) A common man.
(d) An alcoholic.

3. What is one modern writer Renee enjoys reading?
(a) Haruki Marakami.
(b) Stephen King.
(c) Gabriel Garcia Marquez.
(d) Michael Connelly.

4. What does a courier deliver to Renee?
(a) A pair of tickets.
(b) A small cat statue.
(c) An expensive book.
(d) An invitation.

5. From what book does Renee quote after meeting Kakuro?
(a) Ulysses.
(b) War and Peace.
(c) Anna Karenina.
(d) Hunt for Red October.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Manuela excited about being retained by Kakura?

2. What is going on in the Arthens' former apartment?

3. Where does Paloma hear a statement she thinks is totally wrong?

4. How does Madame Badoise injure her ankle?

5. To what dog does Renee liken concierges?

(see the answer key)

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