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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. For how long has Paloma's mother been taking anti-anxiety medicines?
(a) 10 years.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 5 months.
(d) 10 months.

2. Who is Pierre Arthens?
(a) A resident in the building where Renee works.
(b) A friend of Paloma.
(c) A friend of Manuela.
(d) A friend of Renee.

3. What is one result for Renee of Arthens' pending death?
(a) She is much busier.
(b) People are kinder to her.
(c) She is not as busy.
(d) It causes her to reflect on the meaning of life.

4. Why does Paloma decide not to use a Japanese tradition on her next birthday to obtain her aims?
(a) She hates all things from the Orient.
(b) She thinks it will be very upsetting to her parents.
(c) She prefers the darkness of Russian traditions.
(d) She does not want to suffer.

5. What does Renee love about the world?
(a) Men.
(b) Sports.
(c) Literature, philosophy, artistic movies and great art.
(d) Her small circle of close friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Renee think of Manuela?

2. How old is Paloma Josse?

3. Which of Tolstoy's books does Renee love in particular?

4. What surprised Renee about her husband?

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

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