Winter in Paradise Quiz

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Why does Lydia think that the CIA should hire women in their fifties? (from Pages 1 - 48)

Lydia believes that at age fifty, women become invisible.

Lydia believes that at age fifty, women are intelligent enough to work for the CIA.

Lydia does not think that the CIA should ever hire women.

Lydia believes that at age fifty, women are less distracted and more dedicated to their jobs.

What surprises Irene most about Russ' villa? (from Pages 167 - 223)

Irene is most surprised because she sees no influence of the man she knew there.

Irene has ceased to be surprised by anything.

Irene is surprised most by how carefully Russ kept any suggestion of her influence out of his villa.

Irene is surprised most by the proof she sees in decorations and choice of wine that she influenced his life.

Why is Cash at first relieved that his father, Russ, is dead? (from Pages 1 - 48)

Cash does not have to tell Russ that he sold the stores.

Cash does not have to worry that his father is disappointed in him any longer.

Cash does not have to tell Russ that his stores went bankrupt.

Cash knows that his mother will let him return home to live if his father is no longer alive.

Why is it significant that the FBI takes over the investigation of the crash that killed Russ and Rosie? (from Pages 272 - 320)

The FBI's involvement in the crash means there is something strange about the circumstances behind the crash.

The FBI's involvement means the investigation will be finished soon.

The FBI's involvement is an expected step in the investigation.

The FBI's involvement suggests that Russ and Rosie were not just going on a day trip.

Why does Cash hide the photograph he finds in his father's bedroom? (from Pages 49 - 110)

Cash is too shocked to think clearly and hides the picture.

Cash does not want his mother to see the proof that his father had a girlfriend.

Cash wants to talk to Baker and see if he thinks they should tell their mother about the photo.

Cash does not hide the photo.