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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. What does the author introduce in the Preamble?
(a) The historical background upon which the novel is based.
(b) The two main characters and the conflict.
(c) The reason for writing the novel.
(d) Her method of research.

2. What does Paloma realize about words?
(a) Words are useless.
(b) The same word has a different meaning to different people.
(c) It is words that have power, not deeds.
(d) Words are overvalued, but useful to an extent.

3. What surprised Renee about her husband?
(a) That he was interested in her.
(b) That he was so intelligent.
(c) That he was rather kind.
(d) That he was very eccentric.

4. What was Renee's husband like?
(a) A brilliant biologist.
(b) An alcoholic.
(c) A dull, insipid man.
(d) A common man.

5. What does Paloma feel Columbe's goal in life is?
(a) To gain their mother's attention.
(b) To prove her worth to their mother.
(c) To crush Paloma.
(d) To break men's hearts.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Paloma Josse?

2. Where does Paloma hear a statement she thinks is totally wrong?

3. What does Renee love about the world?

4. What does Renee think will cause the young man to forget she said anything about Marx?

5. Who is Manuela?

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