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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Summer Rain: Chapters 1-7, Journal of the Movement of the World No. 4 and Profound Thought No. 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What surprised Renee about her husband?
(a) That he was so intelligent.
(b) That he was rather kind.
(c) That he was interested in her.
(d) That he was very eccentric.

2. What does Renee remember about Arthens' son?
(a) He was spoiled.
(b) He was cruel.
(c) He was very intelligent.
(d) He was kind.

3. What does Renee suggest to the young man?
(a) To read The German Ideology.
(b) To read some of Kierkegaard.
(c) To read some Nietzsche.
(d) To read Kant.

4. To what dog does Renee liken concierges?
(a) Poodles.
(b) Labs.
(c) Great Danes.
(d) Yorkies.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Paloma think is the only thing important to her mother?

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

3. Why does Paloma think is interesting regarding Maître Arthens?

4. What surprises Manuela when she and Renee are talking about Renee's upcoming dinner date?

5. What does Paloma decide to do before she dies?

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