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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What kind of wine does Serge order for the appetizer course?
(a) Cabernet Sauvignon.
(b) Malbec.
(c) Merlot.
(d) Chablis.

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

5. What was Paul's former occupation?
(a) He was a detective
(b) He was a politician.
(c) He was a history teacher.
(d) He was a psychologist.

6. What does Paul learn from the voicemails on Michel's phone?
(a) That Michel and Claire are keeping something from him.
(b) That Michel has a new secret girlfriend.
(c) That Michel is planning to go live with Serge and Babette.
(d) That the boys have set an appointment to meet Beau.

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

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

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

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

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

12. Why does Serge shift from angry to charming towards the server who spills wine on him?
(a) He is trying to be a more forgiving person.
(b) He realizes that everyone in the restaurant is watching.
(c) He looks up realized the server is an attractive young woman.
(d) Babette tells him to calm down.

13. What reason does Paul give Michel for having Michel's phone?
(a) Paul tells Michel he is revoking his cell phone privileges.
(b) Paul intends to destroy it.
(c) Paul had picked up the wrong phone because they look alike.
(d) Paul wants to make a call that can not be traced to his own phone.

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

15. How many drinks has Paul had when he awaits Michel's arrival in Chapter 20?
(a) Three.
(b) Five.
(c) One.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Serge say is the work of a small minority of troublemakers?

2. What sports team hat had Beau begun wearing about six months ago?

3. How does Paul describe Serge's appearance?

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

5. How does Serge greet Paul at the restaurant?

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