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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Apertif," Chapters 1-7 - "Appetizer," Chapters 8-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where are the two couples meeting for dinner in the novel?
(a) Serge's summer house
(b) A local upscale restaurant.
(c) Paul's home.
(d) A hip, local cafe.

2. When the two couples talk about a recent film they had all seen, how does Serge respond?
(a) He urges Babette not to give away the ending.
(b) He crudely praises the attractiveness of the film's female star.
(c) He gives a detailed analysis of the film's messages about society.
(d) He says it is one of worst movies he has ever seen.

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

4. What does Paul take that is not his just before going to dinner?
(a) Michel's bike.
(b) Michel's computer.
(c) Michel's camera.
(d) Michel's cell phone.

5. What kind of wine does Serge order for the appetizer course?
(a) Merlot.
(b) Malbec.
(c) Cabernet Sauvignon.
(d) Chablis.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what actress does Paul compare the waitress at the restaurant?

2. What difficulty does the restaurant manager encounter when serving the wine?

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

4. How does Paul describe Serge's appearance?

5. How does Serge greet Paul at the restaurant?

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