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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Camellias: Chapters 11-18, Journal of the Movement of the World No. 3 and Profound Thoughts Nos. 6-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Renee feel about her marriage?
(a) Indifferent.
(b) She married well.
(c) Stuck.
(d) Depressed.

2. What has Renee never had?
(a) A dearth of friends.
(b) A home of her own.
(c) A family.
(d) Formal education.

3. Who is gossiping about Madame de Broglie?
(a) Renee and the maintenance man.
(b) Manuela and her husband.
(c) Manuela and a maid for the building next door.
(d) Renee and Manuela.

4. What does the author introduce in the Preamble?
(a) The two main characters and the conflict.
(b) The historical background upon which the novel is based.
(c) Her method of research.
(d) The reason for writing the novel.

5. At what age is Renee forced to leave school?
(a) 21.
(b) 10.
(c) 17.
(d) 12.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Renee Michel do for a living?

3. Why is Renee fond of The Munekata Sisters?

4. What was Renee's husband like?

5. What does Pierre ask of Renee?

(see the answer key)

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