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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is calling the phone in Paul's pocket?
(a) Rick.
(b) Claire.
(c) Beau.
(d) Michel.

2. What does Paul learn from the voicemails on Michel's phone?
(a) That Michel is planning to go live with Serge and Babette.
(b) That Michel has a new secret girlfriend.
(c) That Michel and Claire are keeping something from him.
(d) That the boys have set an appointment to meet Beau.

3. Why does Paul order an appetizer that he knows he won't like?
(a) He is the last to order and he feels rushed.
(b) He is not hungry and has no intention of eating it.
(c) Serge has ordered it and he trusts Serge's tastes.
(d) He wants to show he is open to new things.

4. Which statement best describes Paul's attitude towards Serge?
(a) Paul admires Serge and thinks Serge's unassuming humility will win him the election.
(b) Paul distrusts Serge on principle because he is a politician.
(c) Paul is envious of Serge's success and believes he is an honest, straight-talking person.
(d) Paul is contemptuous of Serge and thinks he is a pompous hypocrite.

5. Why are the couples able to reserve a table on short notice?
(a) Because the restaurant does not take reservations.
(b) Because the restaurant is unpopular.
(c) Because Serge is a celebrity and known by the owner.
(d) Because Babette works at the restaurant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What annoys Paul about the restaurant manager?

2. When Serge and Babette arrive, what does Paul notice about Babette?

3. Paul listens to voicemails on Michel's phone from whom?

4. Where are the two couples meeting for dinner in the novel?

5. When Paul senses the tension between Serge and Babette, what does he hope?

Short Essay Questions

1. What movie is discussed over dinner? What does Serge observe about the film?

2. How is Serge's wine expertise regarded by Paul?

3. Where do Paul and Claire go before the restaurant? Why?

4. What is the significance of the white sneakers in the video?

5. How is the novel structured? What are its main sections?

6. How does Paul react to the waiter who tells him about the apertif?

7. What does the man with the beard ask of Paul? Why?

8. Why does Michel call his father while he his at the restaurant?

9. How is the arrival of Serge and Babette at the restaurant described?

10. How does Paul describe his brother's eating behavior?

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