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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Paloma begin to drink something different in the morning?
(a) To build up her brain cells.
(b) To be rebellious.
(c) In the hopes her mother will notice her.
(d) She thinks it more sophisticated than what her father drinks.

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

3. What is one result for Renee of Arthens' pending death?
(a) It causes her to reflect on the meaning of life.
(b) She is not as busy.
(c) She is much busier.
(d) People are kinder to her.

4. To whom does Athena belong?
(a) Diane Badoise.
(b) Madame de Broglie.
(c) Mademoiselle Lafitte.
(d) Paloma.

5. Why does Manuela come early for tea?
(a) She is excited to tell Renee something.
(b) Because of Maître Arthens' condition.
(c) She wants to ask Renee's opinion about an outfit.
(d) She has to be across town later that day.

6. Who is Manuela?
(a) A maid in a motel.
(b) The concierge in the building where Paloma lives.
(c) Paloma's friend.
(d) Renee's friend.

7. What topic does Renee read in Husserl?
(a) Phenomenolgy.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Semantics.
(d) Linguistics.

8. Why does Renee hide her intelligence from others?
(a) She is afraid of being asked something she does not know.
(b) She is afraid no one will associate with her.
(c) She thinks poor people are not supposed to be intelligent.
(d) She is afraid others will take advantage of her.

9. What does Pierre do?
(a) A lawyer.
(b) An accountant.
(c) A food critic.
(d) A physician.

10. What does Paloma decide to do for her next birthday?
(a) Commit suicide.
(b) Run away.
(c) Move to Canada.
(d) Tell her father she wants to go away to boarding school.

11. What does Paloma decide to do before she dies?
(a) To seek out the movements she observes in the man.
(b) Play rugby.
(c) Meet an intelligent poor person.
(d) Refuse to do what her father asks of her.

12. What does Renee think of what she read of this author?
(a) It is easy to understand but difficult to see any practical applications.
(b) It is brilliant.
(c) It is confusing but has merit.
(d) It is nonsense.

13. What follows on the heels of the statement that Paloma thinks is totally wrong?
(a) Many people agree with the ridiculous statement.
(b) Paloma tells the speaker how she feels.
(c) A profound thought.
(d) Laughter.

14. How does Madame Badoise injure her ankle?
(a) Tripping on the lobby carpet.
(b) Separating Athena and Neptune.
(c) Dancing in high heels.
(d) Running for a taxi.

15. How does Renee perceive that Arthens speaks to her?
(a) As though she is unintelligent.
(b) As though she reads minds.
(c) As though he is flirting with her.
(d) As though she is his servant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the significance of building number 7 at rue de Grenelle?

2. What does Renee follow up on to distract the young man?

3. What does Renee do when she leaves school?

4. What does Pierre ask of Renee?

5. How does Renee see Manuela in Manuela's current station in life?

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