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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does the woman in "The Hand" first notice the hands of her husband?
(a) While he sleeps.
(b) When he meets her parents.
(c) During the wedding ceremony.
(d) During their first date.

2. Who does the man who owns foxes befriend in "The Fox"?
(a) A man who owns ducks.
(b) A man who owns a scorpion.
(c) A man who owns hunting dogs.
(d) A man who owns chickens.

3. Why is Colette angry at herself for at the end of "Bella-Vista"?
(a) For leaving her typewriter at home.
(b) For listening to the advice of the friend who recommended the inn.
(c) For not coming sooner.
(d) For not taking her husband with her.

4. What does the man in 'Dawn" think about when he is in the country?
(a) That he can get over the loss.
(b) That women will be the downfall of man.
(c) That farms are pretty cheap.
(d) That he will never recover from the loss.

5. Where does Madame Arnaud live in "The Photographer's Wife"?
(a) Southeast of Paris.
(b) Down the hall of the jeweler's shop.
(c) Two streets over from the jeweler.
(d) In Monaco.

6. What does the man in "The Respite" find a picture of in the newspaper?
(a) His wife kissing another man.
(b) His wife at the theater.
(c) His daughter with her boyfriend.
(d) His brother with his father.

7. What changes the image suddenly and makes it unflattering in "The Portrait"?
(a) The rain.
(b) The sea air.
(c) The fire fumes.
(d) Age.

8. Why is the married couple hoping for the other couple to marry in "The Rendezvous"?
(a) So they can buy Odette's house.
(b) So Cecil can be invited to parties.
(c) So Bernard can officiate at the wedding.
(d) So Bernard can take part in Cecil's business.

9. What does the man use as bandages in "The Rendezvous"?
(a) A coat.
(b) A dress.
(c) A shirt.
(d) A pair of pants.

10. What is the woman in "In the Flower of Age" find disappointing in the man she is dating?
(a) He wants to go out too often.
(b) He starts seeing another woman.
(c) He dresses poorly.
(d) He starts to act old.

11. What does Colette think of in "Bygone Springs"?
(a) May.
(b) June.
(c) July.
(d) April.

12. What do Philippe and Vince find when going for a walk in "April"?
(a) Philippe's parents.
(b) A few soldiers.
(c) A dead cow.
(d) A couple in each other's arms.

13. What is the name of the singer Antoinette and her rival fight for?
(a) Roberto.
(b) Johan.
(c) Bussy.
(d) Mozu.

14. Why does the man in "Dawn" go to the country?
(a) To try to by a farm.
(b) To escape gossip.
(c) To try to reclaim his lost love.
(d) To find peace.

15. Who is in love with Armande in "Armande"?
(a) Richard.
(b) Rene.
(c) Chalres.
(d) Maxine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the local man who serves as a guide for the two couples in "The Rendezvous"?

2. What is the man in "The Advice" upset about?

3. Where is the man when he meets the girl he becomes enamored with in "The Tender Shoot"?

4. Who does the woman in "The Judge" feel judged by?

5. Who were the characters of "The Portrait" in love with?

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