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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Ozu?
(a) An author Renee admires.
(b) A Japanese filmmaker.
(c) A tenant in the building.
(d) A Japanese diplomat who Renee meets at a coffee shop.

2. Who is Pierre Arthens?
(a) A resident in the building where Renee works.
(b) A friend of Paloma.
(c) A friend of Renee.
(d) A friend of Manuela.

3. Why of Paloma punished?
(a) For refusing to do her homework.
(b) For correcting her father in front of company.
(c) For slapping her sister.
(d) For being rude to her mother.

4. Who does Manuela see on the steps?
(a) Arthens daughter.
(b) Paloma crying.
(c) A stray dog.
(d) A stray cat.

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

6. For how long has Renee worked in one place?
(a) 11 years.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 10 years.
(d) 20 years.

7. Why does Paloma begin to drink something different in the morning?
(a) She thinks it more sophisticated than what her father drinks.
(b) To build up her brain cells.
(c) To be rebellious.
(d) In the hopes her mother will notice her.

8. What does Chabrot tell Renee about Maître Arthens?
(a) He is going into the hospital.
(b) He is dying.
(c) He is moving.
(d) He is ill and will be indisposed for a couple weeks.

9. What follows on the heels of the statement that Paloma thinks is totally wrong?
(a) A profound thought.
(b) Laughter.
(c) Many people agree with the ridiculous statement.
(d) Paloma tells the speaker how she feels.

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

11. Why does Paloma think is interesting regarding Maître Arthens?
(a) That he never said a kind word to anyone.
(b) That his two children turned out to be such good people.
(c) That news of his death causes such excitement throughout the building.
(d) That he had a priest come to his death bed.

12. 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 have a good time walking the dog.
(d) For him to say hello to his mother.

13. How old is Paloma Josse?
(a) 17.
(b) 12.
(c) 10.
(d) 15.

14. How is Neptune described?
(a) Condescending.
(b) Sickly.
(c) Sad and deprived.
(d) Raucous.

15. Where does Paloma hear a statement she thinks is totally wrong?
(a) A formal family dinner.
(b) A church christening.
(c) A polo match.
(d) A dinner party.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Renee never had?

2. What does Pierre do?

3. What is Manuela always scheming to do?

4. What did Arthens' son once ask Renee?

5. What is Paloma watching with her father?

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