The Yellow Eyes of Crocodiles Quiz

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Why does Hortense publicly announce that Iris did not write The Humble Queen? (from Chapters 18 - 22)

She hates Iris and wants her to be punished.

She knows how hard her mother worked to provide for the family and she wants her to get everything she is owed.

She is trying to get seen by fashion editors while on television.

She is trying to create more publicity for the book and increase sales.

Why does Antonio like to be called "Tonio"? (from Chapters 1 - 3)

He likes that it sounds like an Italian lover's name.

It is Mylene's pet name for him.

He believes it makes him seem more macho.

He thinks it makes him seem like a friendly and trustworthy guy.

Why does Shirley finally tell Josephine who she really is? (from Chapters 18 - 22)

Josephine finally wears her down with her constant questioning.

She has decided to stop hiding and let British secret service keep the blackmailer away from her.

She figures they are safe on Mustique Island.

She figures she has a right to know since she has been such a good friend.

When Marcel tells Josiane that if she's "still flat as a flounder in six months" he'll have her "put in a test tube," what does he mean? (from Chapters 10 - 14)

If she still looks ill and sickly, they will get her blood tested.

If she can't gain a little bit of weight he'll get her hormones tested.

If she does not get pregnant , they will pursue artificial and medical means in order to conceive a child.

If she does not bulk up physically within a few months, he'll get her a complete physical workup.

To what is Josephine referring when she talks about Mother Courage coming to Iris's chalet for Christmas? (from Chapters 4 - 9)

She is wondering if she can put on a brave face for her girls since it is the first Christmas without Antonio.

She is referencing Henriette's act about courageously raising two daughters on her own.

She is wondering is Carmen, the housekeeper, will be bringing her son with her.

She is talking about Philippe's mother joining them for the holiday.