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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Toxique, Chapters 2-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what does Tony like to see on the faces of her listeners when she gives her lectures?
(a) Amusement.
(b) Tears.
(c) Shock.
(d) Smiles.

2. What does Tony say near the end of Chapter 1 about beginning and ending points in the study of history?
(a) The birth of kings and other rulers dictate them.
(b) Wars mark them.
(c) There is always one clear choice.
(d) All choices are arbitrary.

3. What evidence tells Tony that West knows about Zenia's death?
(a) West's weeping.
(b) West's attendance at Zenia's memorial service.
(c) The phone call Tony overhears between West and Billy.
(d) A hole in the newspaper where he cut out Zenia's death notice.

4. Who is the antagonist in Chapter 1?
(a) West.
(b) Zenia.
(c) Roz.
(d) Billy.

5. Who taught Tony to make a cup of tea?
(a) Zenia.
(b) Her father.
(c) Roz.
(d) Her mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the first line of the book, when does the narrator say the story of Zenia ought to begin?

2. What does Roz do when she learns Zenia is still alive?

3. In Chapter 1, why does Tony feel compelled to know Zenia's motivation?

4. In Chapter 8, for whom does Charis mistake her daughter Augusta when she appears unexpectedly at Charis's back door?

5. What is the name of the shop at which Charis works?

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