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Questions 1-5 of 29:

1.

Who is Bertine? (from “The Packet War,” Pages 1 – 21)

Shay’s housekeeper.

Senna's mother.

Senna's sister.

Shay's niece.

2.

What is Shay’s decision about Senna’s friend? (from “Elephants’ Graveyard, Pages 215 – 236)

That he should die at home in Germany.

That he can stay at the house, but be moved to a hospital when he is close to death.

That he should not be allowed to come to the House to die.

That he should be allowed to come to the House to die.

3.

What is Senna’s attitude towards the situation faced by Pianon and Floristella? (from “The Rivals” )

He admires the fact that Pianon is able to resist the temptations of Noelline, and angry that Floristella gives in to them.

He thinks they are being foolish for becoming rivals for the affection of a younger woman.

He admires the fact that they are older men still capable of being involved with a younger woman.

He encourages Noelline to make fools of them both so he can make money from them both.

4.

What is notable about Bé in terms of Shay’s children? (from “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” )

Bé and Shay’s children have all been fathered by Senna.

Bé and Shay’s children went to the same school.

Bé and Shay’s children are roughly the same age.

Bé and Shay’s children all grew up together and are friends.

5.

Who does Shay attempt to talk to about the situation with Harena and Didier, and why does her attempt fail? (from The Children )

She tries to talk to Leandro; the attempt fails because he is too deep into his drugs.

She tries to talk to Angelique; the attempt fails because Angelique hates Leandro.

She tries to talk to Bertine; the attempt fails because Bertine is busy with her own family.

She tries to talk to Senna; the attempt fails because Senna is too drunk to pay attention.

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