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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Camellias: Chapters 5-10, Journal of the Movement of the World No. 2 and Profound Thoughts Nos. 3-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Paloma's mother is towards everything else besides the one important thing?
(a) Indifferent.
(b) Antagonistic.
(c) Mildly interested.
(d) Occasionally excited.

2. What does Paloma believe about life?
(a) It is exhilarating.
(b) It is a nightmare from which one wakes at death.
(c) It is a constant battle.
(d) It can be good for a few seconds now and then.

3. Who is Neptune?
(a) Madame de Broglie's cat.
(b) Madame de Broglie's dog.
(c) Manuela's Macaw.
(d) A cat that lives in the alleyway near Renee's work.

4. With what country is Paloma fascinated?
(a) Japan.
(b) Germany.
(c) Scotland.
(d) Russia.

5. What does Renee Michel do for a living?
(a) A tram operator.
(b) A baker.
(c) A writer.
(d) A concierge.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author introduce in the Preamble?

2. How does Renee characterize that dog?

3. What follows on the heels of the statement that Paloma thinks is totally wrong?

4. Which of Tolstoy's books does Renee love in particular?

5. What is Paloma watching with her father?

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