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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What office is Serge running for?
(a) Prime minister.
(b) Congressman.
(c) President.
(d) Mayor.

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

3. When Paul ducks into the restroom to look at the videos on Michel's phone, what does he find?
(a) A video showing the fire in the ATM kiosk.
(b) A video message from Beau, threatening to expose the boys.
(c) A video Michel shot of Rick beating up an old man.
(d) A video that Rick shot of Michel beating up an old man.

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

5. What do the boys tell the bum to say when they attack him/her?
(a) "Help."
(b) "Master."
(c) "Jackass."
(d) "Please."

6. What color are the sneakers in the video on Michel's phone?
(a) Black.
(b) Red.
(c) Blue.
(d) White.

7. What sports team hat had Beau begun wearing about six months ago?
(a) New York Yankees.
(b) Dallas Cowboys.
(c) New Jersey Devils.
(d) San Jose Sharks.

8. Who is calling the phone in Paul's pocket?
(a) Rick.
(b) Beau.
(c) Michel.
(d) Claire.

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

10. What is the name of Serge and Babette's daughter?
(a) Emma.
(b) Sara.
(c) Marie.
(d) Valerie.

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

12. Why is Paul puzzled when the phone in his pocket rings?
(a) It is not his phone.
(b) He does not recognize the number.
(c) He remembers leaving his phone at home.
(d) It is Serge calling from inside.

13. What cell phone service does Paul and Michel both use?
(a) Vodafone.
(b) Bulsatcom.
(c) Verizon.
(d) Telenor.

14. How old is Michel at the time of the narrative?
(a) 14.
(b) 13.
(c) 17.
(d) 15.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Paul tells Michel that he will return the phone as soon as they are home from the dinner, how does Michel respond?

3. Who does Paul tell Michel he is trying to call on his phone when Michel arrives to pick it up at the restaurant?

4. Paul listens to voicemails on Michel's phone from whom?

5. How many drinks has Paul had when he awaits Michel's arrival in Chapter 20?

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