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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 is Renee thinking about when someone knocks on her door?
(a) What to read for the evening.
(b) Learning to play bridge.
(c) How to redeem herself with Manuela.
(d) Having given herself away to Kakuro.

2. About what does Paloma contradict a teacher of hers?
(a) Geography.
(b) A poem.
(c) Grammar.
(d) Dissection.

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

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

5. What is one of Renee's favorite movies?
(a) Out of the Blue.
(b) The Gods Must Be Crazy.
(c) Hunt for Red October.
(d) The Shining.

Short Answer Questions

1. What surprised Renee about her husband?

2. What breed is Athena?

3. What Japanese tradition does Kakuro explain?

4. What has Renee never had?

5. How is Renee's family characterized as far as showing affection?

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