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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Dessert," Chapter 39 - "Digestif," Chapters 40-46.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the flashback to when Paul is still teaching, where does he take a trip to?
(a) Paris.
(b) Copenhagen.
(c) New York.
(d) Berlin.

2. What reason does Paul give Michel for having Michel's phone?
(a) Paul wants to make a call that can not be traced to his own phone.
(b) Paul intends to destroy it.
(c) Paul tells Michel he is revoking his cell phone privileges.
(d) Paul had picked up the wrong phone because they look alike.

3. What does Michel accidentally do when he is eight years old?
(a) He leaves the door open, allowing the dog to escape.
(b) He kicks a ball through a bike shop window.
(c) He runs over his cousin with his bike.
(d) He starts a fire in the house.

4. How old is Michel at the time of the narrative?
(a) 13.
(b) 17.
(c) 15.
(d) 14.

5. When Serge and Paul are alone at the table, what does Serge tell Paul?
(a) That they need to talk about their children.
(b) That Babette has learned that Serge is having an affair.
(c) That he is dropping out of the race.
(d) That they are selling the summer house.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who at the table strongly argues that what had happened with the boys was only an accident?

2. During the meeting with his principal, why does Paul decide to not act on his impulses?

3. On the night of the news broadcast, what does Paul suggest while talking with Michel?

4. What is unusual about Michel when he comes home at the end of the novel?

5. Who is calling the phone in Paul's pocket?

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