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Questions 1-5 of 29:

1.

Where does Shay go to give herself some distance from everything going on in her life? (from “Elephants’ Graveyard,” Pages 250 – 271)

Rome.

Paris.

Santa Fe.

Pittsburgh.

2.

What is notable about Bé in terms of the other guests at dinner? (from “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” )

Bé is the only person there who identifies as Black.

Bé is the only person there who was born on Madagascar.

Bé is the youngest person there.

Bé is the only person there who was not born on Madagascar.

3.

Who is Angelique? (from “The Packet War,” Pages 21 – 46)

A friend of Shay’s who warns her about Kristos.

A friend of Senna's who warns her about Bertine.

Senna's financial advisor.

Kristos's former business partner.

4.

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

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

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.

5.

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

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

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