The Muralist Quiz

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Which of the following behaviors is not exhibited by Alizée during her mental breakdown? (from Chapters 45 - 48)

Hallucinations of her parents.

Physical violence.

Extreme grief.

Incoherence.

Why do Mark, Lee, Bill, and Jack agree to help Alizée paint 'Montage'? (from Chapters 35 - 38)

They view it as a brilliant artistic opportunity and think the career benefits outweigh the risks.

They are sympathetic toward Alizée and her family.

They want to be part of a masterful project of Abstract Expressionism.

They want to support her and recognize that her piece could inspire political change.

How does Alizée rationalize leaving Bloom Sanatorium after two days? (from Chapters 52 - 53)

She believes that she only needed a brief rest and that Mark exaggerated her symptoms.

She fears that the government will find her at the sanatorium if she stays longer.

She believes she can keep her symptoms under control for her journey to France.

She is convinced that she can only save her family if she leaves for France immediately.

What is the significance of the following passage: "Alizée’s cry to wake Americans to the fate of the European refugees – but the emotions, the themes, speak of the human condition, to the now and to the future, transcending time and place” (322)? (from Chapter 54 - Acknowledgments )

It represents 'Turned' and illustrates the endurance of human nature and war.

It specifically represents the Holocaust and the potential for history to be repeated.

It illustrates that 'Montage' represents both America's pre-war context and human nature.

It identifies 'Turned' as reflective of both America's pre-war context and human nature.

Why does Alizée voluntarily commit herself to Bloom Sanatorium? (from Chapters 45 - 48)

It provides the ideal setting for her to rest, satisfy Mark and subsequently escape the country.

Alizée has accepted that she has mental health issues and must to recover from psychosis before she travels to France.

Mark manipulates her emotionally and she thinks it is the only way for her to be safe before she leaves for France.

To satisfy Mark, as a reprieve from stress and exhaustion, and to avoid government surveillance.