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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Segments 7, 8, 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which item is NOT a part of the ensemble worn by the narrator?
(a) Gold lamé shoes.
(b) Lace gloves.
(c) A man's hat.
(d) A man's belt.

2. Who asks about the narrator's family's property investments?
(a) The lover.
(b) The government officials.
(c) Hélène Lagonelle.
(d) The bus driver and ferry hands.

3. How does the narrator wear dresses?
(a) As if they were sacks.
(b) A little loose but fitted.
(c) Very tight to show off her body.
(d) Backwards.

4. How does the mother earn money?
(a) By selling her valuable possessions.
(b) By running French language schools.
(c) By teaching French to students from her home.
(d) Through her property investments.

5. In the novel, who does the mother favor?
(a) The older brother.
(b) The narrator.
(c) The lover.
(d) The younger brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. As a young woman, the narrator was _________.

2. What becomes enshrined in the ravaged face of the narrator?

3. At what age did the narrator start receiving sexual attention from men?

4. Who takes care of the family property?

5. During the scene on the ferry, why does the narrator go to stand by the railing?

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