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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, Paloma: Chapters 1-10, Journal of the Movement of the World No.7 and Profound Thoughts No. 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Renee think to herself about her interest in painting?
(a) She wishes she could paint.
(b) She wishes she were more up on modern artists.
(c) She should dumb that down also.
(d) She wishes she could afford even reproductions of good art.

3. Why is Paloma surprised that the new tenant wants to have tea with her mother?
(a) Because her mother cannot speak English very well.
(b) Because most of the tenents shun her mother.
(c) Because her mother is black.
(d) Because her mother's father was the commander in occupied Japan.

4. What happens in Chapter 16?
(a) Paloma continues her suicide preparations.
(b) The summer rains begin.
(c) Renee finds a kitten.
(d) The summer drought continues.

5. What wakes Renee early the next morning?
(a) A phone call.
(b) A scream.
(c) A knock on her door.
(d) A crash.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what dog does Renee liken concierges?

2. Why of Paloma punished?

3. What is on Kakuro's wall in the entryway?

4. What discussion takes place at Renee's apartment?

5. How does Renee perceive that Arthens speaks to her?

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