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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the two couples talk about a recent film they had all seen, how does Serge respond?
(a) He crudely praises the attractiveness of the film's female star.
(b) He urges Babette not to give away the ending.
(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.

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

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

4. What label of jacket has Michel recently spent with his clothes allowance recently?
(a) Jane Carr.
(b) Guess.
(c) Dolce and Gabbana.
(d) Calvin Klein.

5. 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.

6. What does Serge say is the work of a small minority of troublemakers?
(a) The bullying of Beau by the locals.
(b) The vandalizing of Serge's grape vines.
(c) Rocks thrown through Serge's windows.
(d) Anti-Dutch graffiti on the walls in town.

7. How old is Rick when his brother is adopted?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Six.
(d) Nine.

8. Where does Beau come from?
(a) A small African country.
(b) The United States
(c) An economically depressed region of Holland.
(d) The south of France.

9. How old does the waitress tell Serge she is when he asked?
(a) 19.
(b) 17.
(c) 22.
(d) 18.

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

11. What is Paul's biggest complaint about the aperitif?
(a) The staff brings it before everyone in the party was seated.
(b) It is made using goat cheese, which Paul dislikes.
(c) It is too small.
(d) It cost ten euros and the server does not ask if they want it.

12. Who is Rick?
(a) Paul and Claire's son.
(b) Claire's first husband.
(c) Serge and Babette's adopted son.
(d) Serge and Babette's son.

13. Paul listens to voicemails on Michel's phone from whom?
(a) Serge and Rick.
(b) Claire and Babette.
(c) Serge and Babette.
(d) Claire and Rick.

14. In the restroom, what does the man with the beard ask Paul?
(a) How he can volunteer for Serge's campaign.
(b) If he will arrange a private meeting with Serge.
(c) What it is like to have a famous brother.
(d) If Serge will pose for a picture with the man's daughter.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Serge get out of an extended conversation between the man in the beard and his daughter?

2. Where does Claire ask if Serge and Babette will be going for the summer in Chapter 11?

3. What does Paul have to explain to the hostess at the restaurant, which greatly annoys him?

4. For how long have Serge and Babette been married at the time of the narrative?

5. What color are the sneakers in the video on Michel's phone?

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