2. Why does Paloma's mother take her to a therapist?
(a) To show the therapist that she could raise a good daughter.
(b) To prove to the therapist that her daughter has problems.
(c) To have the therapist explain about her mother's illness.
(d) Because of a comment Paloma makes.

3. Who calls Kakuro?
(a) His mother.
(b) His daughter.
(c) His son.
(d) His broker.

4. With what is Paloma's cousin born?
(a) Down's syndrome.
(b) Cerebral palsy.
(c) A cleft palette.
(d) A hole in her heart.

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

6. What Manuela tell Renee to do to prepare for dinner?
(a) Get a pedicure.
(b) Get a facial.
(c) Learn about Kakuro.
(d) Get her hair done.

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

8. Why is Manuela excited about being retained by Kakura?
(a) He wants her to reside in his apartment complex.
(b) He has a good-looking cook about her age.
(c) He has few demands.
(d) He gave her raise.

9. What is Paloma escaping?
(a) Her family.
(b) A difficult school assignment.
(c) Talking to her mother.
(d) A boy two floors down.

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

11. Why does Paloma threaten to spread rumors about the therapist?
(a) To see if he is a good therapist.
(b) To provoke him into making Paloma leave.
(c) To see if he is able to read her well.
(d) To get him to move.

12. What is on Kakuro's wall in the entryway?
(a) A Japanese music box.
(b) Two crossed Samurai swords.
(c) A reproduction of one of Renee's favorite paintings.
(d) A tapestry from 1300s Japan.

13. Who has Monsieur Ozu fired?
(a) The Butler.
(b) The Grelier.
(c) The maintenance man.
(d) The cook.

14. What does Renee think people with good educations should do?
(a) Do more than make money.
(b) Be responsible for their ideas.
(c) Dedicate their lives to making the world better.
(d) Appreciate their opportunity for a good education.

15. Who is Yoko?
(a) Paloma's cousin's maid.
(b) Kakuro's granddaughter.
(c) Kakuro's great-niece.
(d) Paloma's school friend.