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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Main Course," Chapters 21-30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For how long have Serge and Babette been married at the time of the narrative?
(a) 12 years.
(b) 10 years.
(c) 18 years.
(d) 16 years.

2. What is the apparent attitude of the locals towards the Dutch moving into their region?
(a) The locals make money off of the Dutch.
(b) The locals welcome the Dutch.
(c) The locals dislike the Dutch.
(d) The locals fear the Dutch and want nothing to do with them.

3. When does Claire say she will keep Paul from returning home from the restaurant until on Michel's message?
(a) 10:00 p.m.
(b) 11:00 p.m.
(c) 1:00 a.m.
(d) 12:00 a.m.

4. Why do Paul suspect Serge and Babette decided to adopt?
(a) To make Serge look good politically.
(b) They want to share their good fortune with someone less privileged.
(c) To help heal an emotional rift in their relationship.
(d) Babette was bored now that the other children were grown.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Beau, Rick, and Michel do when they first discover a homeless woman on their way home from a party?

2. What name does Paul give for his wife to the principal in Chapter 30?

3. What is happening when Paul returns from the restroom to the table?

4. How long is it before the elections at the time of the narrative?

5. Why does Paul order an appetizer that he knows he won't like?

(see the answer key)

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