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Questions 1-5 of 29:

1.

How does Shay find out that Bertine has died? (from “Sister Shadow”)

Senna receives a phone call from Madagascar, and tells Shay.

Bertine's son calls her from Madagascar.

Roby receives a phone call from Bertine's son, and tells Shay.

Senna calls her from Madagascar.

2.

What does Felice believe to be the truth about Franco’s identity? (from “Voice” )

That he was the leader of the movement to get rid of the abusive priest.

That he was, in fact, the victim of the abusive priest in the story he tells.

That he is the father of the girl abused by the priest in the story he tells.

That he was the abusive priest in the story he tells.

3.

Who is Orso? (from “Noble Rot” )

The captain of the yacht owned by Shay and Senna.

Shay’s gay male friend in Italy; she tells him the story of her relationship with Maz.

Shay’s housekeeper in Italy; she tells her the story of her relationship with Maz.

Shay's lover on Madagascar.

4.

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

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

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

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

5.

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

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

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

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

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

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