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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Appetizer," Chapters 12-15 - "Main Course," Chapters 16-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where had Paul and Claire gone on vacation the previous year?
(a) To Africa to see where their adapted nephew had come from.
(b) To visit Serge and Babette in their summer house in France.
(c) To travel with Serge on the campaign trail.
(d) To America to check out possible teaching opportunities for Paul.

2. What annoys Paul about the restaurant manager?
(a) His suit seems too formal to Paul.
(b) He keeps asking if Paul and Claire want more wine.
(c) He has an air of superiority about him.
(d) He points his finger at the food as he is explaining it.

3. What does Paul do shortly before leaving the house for dinner?
(a) He lookes through Claire's old papers.
(b) He makes spaghetti.
(c) He sneaks into Michel's room.
(d) He calls the police.

4. How old is Serge and Babette's daughter at the time of the narrative?
(a) 19.
(b) 13.
(c) 10.
(d) 16.

5. When the main course is brought out and the women have not yet returned to the table, what does Serge do?
(a) He goes out to find the women.
(b) He calls Babette's other cell phone to tell her the food has arrived.
(c) He sends the plates back until Claire and Babette return.
(d) He orders the plates set down so he can start eating.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Where does Paul go to intercept Michel at the restaurant?

5. How does Serge greet Paul at the restaurant?

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