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

2. What does Paloma's mother ask Renee?
(a) If Paloma may help Renee in her duties.
(b) If it is alright for Paloma to spend time at Renee's apartment.
(c) If Renee is dating Kakuro.
(d) If Renee knows the young man who is the concierge in the next building.

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

4. Why is Renee fond of The Munekata Sisters?
(a) The breathtaking metaphor in some of the scenes.
(b) The film is set in an area Renee has always wanted to visit.
(c) She actually hates the film.
(d) They are so simple and easy to understand.

5. Who died in childbirth?
(a) Renee's mother.
(b) Paloma's aunt.
(c) Renee's sister.
(d) Kakuro's wife.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Renee follow up on to distract the young man?

3. What do Renee and Kakuro discuss before he shows her his kitchen?

4. At what age is Renee forced to leave school?

5. Why is the movie most significant to Renee?

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