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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, Paloma: Chapters 11-23, Profound Thought No. 15 and One Last Profound Thought.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Renee think about concerning art?
(a) Its incongruence.
(b) Its inconsistency.
(c) Its way of soothing stress.
(d) Its ability to heal.

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

3. What bothers Renee a little about the dress Manuela borrows for her?
(a) It isvery expensive.
(b) It was made for a woman who is now deceased.
(c) It seems to flashy.
(d) It seems a little revealing.

4. Why does Paloma prefer her aunt and uncle to her own parents?
(a) They are kinder and more liberal.
(b) They seem to have accepted their place in the world.
(c) They are more attentive to Paloma and others.
(d) They are fun and full of life.

5. What does Paloma wonder what might be the true movement of the world?
(a) The sound of the ocean waves.
(b) Piano music.
(c) Voices raised in song.
(d) Hands clasping each other.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Renee's husband like?

2. How does Renee think of Manuela?

3. To what dog does Renee liken concierges?

4. Who is Manuela?

5. What does Renee remember about Arthens' son?

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