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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Two.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the lovely Roxane Cross singing at this particular theater?
(a) For Mr. Katsumi Hosokawa's birthday.
(b) This is her last show before she retires.
(c) She was paid a large amount to sing.
(d) She is in love with Hosokawa and wants him to have a great birthday.

2. Right away, as the novel begins, what is clear to the reader concerning Roxane?
(a) She is not a real beauty.
(b) She is a kind person.
(c) She commands respect.
(d) Her voice is beautiful and magnificent.

3. Unfortunately for the accompanist, what is happening to him?
(a) His health is quickly fading.
(b) He upsets the hostages.
(c) He sees that Mr. Hosokawa is attracted.
(d) He is becoming extremely emotional.

4. Who is allowed to leave Ruben's home?
(a) Only sick people and children.
(b) No one.
(c) Only women.
(d) All of the women and sick with the exception of Roxane and Ruben.

5. Who is situated in the theater?
(a) Only Hosokawa.
(b) The president of the US.
(c) A large international audience.
(d) A small audience of select people.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Messner when the hostage situation happened?

2. Has Simon always been the best husband?

3. What does the whole room begin to assume about their relationship (Roxane and the accompanist)?

4. Where is the theater located?

5. Where are the hostages really being taken?

(see the answer key)

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