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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are the couples able to reserve a table on short notice?
(a) Because the restaurant is unpopular.
(b) Because the restaurant does not take reservations.
(c) Because Serge is a celebrity and known by the owner.
(d) Because Babette works at the restaurant.

2. After the main course is delivered, why does Paul leave the restaurant?
(a) He is looking for Claire and Babette.
(b) He is fed up with his brother.
(c) He has arranged to meet Michel.
(d) He is frustrated with the terrible service.

3. When Paul senses the tension between Serge and Babette, what does he hope?
(a) That it will erupt into a conflict during the night.
(b) They they will work it out when they get home.
(c) That he and Claire will never feel that way towards each other.
(d) That they will come to an understanding.

4. To what actress does Paul compare the waitress at the restaurant?
(a) Scarlett Johannson.
(b) Kate Winslett.
(c) Julianne Moore.
(d) Susan Sarandon.

5. 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 is contemptuous of Serge and thinks he is a pompous hypocrite.
(d) Paul admires Serge and thinks Serge's unassuming humility will win him the election.

6. Who does the waitress hit in the head with her elbow when pouring the wine?
(a) Paul.
(b) Claire.
(c) Babette.
(d) Serge.

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

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

9. Where does Serge first want to meet before the restaurant?
(a) The scene of the crime.
(b) Serge's office.
(c) Paul's home.
(d) The hip cafe.

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

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

12. 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 says it is one of worst movies he has ever seen.
(c) He crudely praises the attractiveness of the film's female star.
(d) He gives a detailed analysis of the film's messages about society.

13. At what time is Claire's message left on Michel's phone?
(a) 2:00 p.m.
(b) 1:00 p.m.
(c) 4:00 p.m.
(d) 7:00 p.m.

14. How does Paul describe Serge's appearance?
(a) He is ugly.
(b) He is obese.
(c) He is attractive.
(d) He is squat.

15. When Michel finds Paul, what lie does Paul tell him?
(a) That he is fixing the window.
(b) That he is leaving Michel some cash for the night.
(c) That he has been looking for Michel.
(d) That he is remembering when Michel was little.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Serge greet Paul at the restaurant?

2. What is Paul's biggest complaint about the aperitif?

3. What office is Serge running for?

4. Why is Paul puzzled when the phone in his pocket rings?

5. What was Paul's former occupation?

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