2. 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.

3. What does Renee later think she should have done differently in response to the gift?
(a) She should have turned the book down.
(b) She should have told him she is not allowed to accept gifts.
(c) She should have taken the book back in person.
(d) She should have sent him a book.

4. Why is Renee embarrassed?
(a) She falls into him when she stumbles on the door step.
(b) She trips on the floor mat.
(c) She thought a particular painting was done by someone else.
(d) She needs to use the bathroom.

5. What does Jacinthe Rosen do for Renee?
(a) Give her a gift certificate.
(b) Introduces her to the new tenent in the building.
(c) Push for a raise.
(d) Push for better benefits.

6. What overwhelms Paloma?
(a) Hearing Kakuro play the piano.
(b) Seeing Kakuro in traditional Japanese dress.
(c) The sound of the school's choir in concert.
(d) Seeing Renee all dressed up.

7. What is Paloma fascinated about concerning the therapist?
(a) He has a bald spot on the side of his head.
(b) His hands are smaller than Paloma's hands.
(c) He does not seem to move even when he talks.
(d) His eyes are two different colors.

8. What disturbs Paloma about the therapist?
(a) The way he looks at her mother.
(b) His indifference to anything she says.
(c) How he constantly clears his throat.
(d) His violent reaction to her threats.

9. In what way does Paloma's mother differ from most of the tenants in the building?
(a) Her love of the outdoors.
(b) Her politics.
(c) Having young children still at home.
(d) Her religion.

10. What does Renee tell Columbe?
(a) That the concierge's loge is not open until 8.
(b) To call the concierge that is on duty.
(c) That she should call the police.
(d) That a phone call is as bad as Colombe coming to the door and knocking.

11. How does Kakuro ask Renee to dinner?
(a) Sends her an invitation with Paloma.
(b) Sends her an invitation with his assistant.
(c) Comes in person to her door.
(d) Calls her on the phone.

12. What do Kakuro and Renee make plans to do?
(a) Watch The Munekata Sisters.
(b) Go to the Japanese Tea Gardens.
(c) Take Paloma on an outing.
(d) Visit the art museum.

13. What does Paloma request of Renee?
(a) That Renee let Paloma hid in Renee's apartment.
(b) That Renee come talk to Kakuro.
(c) That an expected letter be delivered as soon as it comes.
(d) That Renee babysit Paloma's cat.

14. What does Renee ask Manuela to do?
(a) Make pastries.
(b) Take care of Renee's cat.
(c) Contact Paloma's mother.
(d) Help Paloma.

15. What does a courier deliver to Renee?
(a) An expensive book.
(b) An invitation.
(c) A small cat statue.
(d) A pair of tickets.