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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 does Claire ask if Serge and Babette will be going for the summer in Chapter 11?
(a) France.
(b) The United States.
(c) Paraguay.
(d) England.

2. How long is it before the elections at the time of the narrative?
(a) Seven weeks.
(b) Six to seven months.
(c) Two to three months.
(d) Eight to nine months.

3. Where does the story take place?
(a) The U.S.
(b) Sweden.
(c) Holland.
(d) France.

4. Why does Claire leave the table?
(a) To talk to Babette, who has stormed away.
(b) Because she is angry at Serge.
(c) Because she is tired of Paul's unnecessary rudeness.
(d) To go to the restroom.

5. What interrupts the backyard party that Serge and Babette host the night before Paul and Claire leave?
(a) A group of armed locals bring the boys back from town.
(b) A fire breaks out on the lawn.
(c) Babette gets drunk and wants everybody to leave.
(d) Serge and Paul get into a fist fight.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Rick?

2. Who does the waitress hit in the head with her elbow when pouring the wine?

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

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

5. When the two couples talk about a recent film they had all seen, how does Serge respond?

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