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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Paul take that is not his just before going to dinner?
(a) Michel's computer.
(b) Michel's bike.
(c) Michel's camera.
(d) Michel's cell phone.

2. What sports does Michel play?
(a) Soccer and tennis.
(b) Baseball and soccer.
(c) Tennis and golf.
(d) Golf and baseball.

3. What does Paul have to explain to the hostess at the restaurant, which greatly annoys him?
(a) That they do not want any aperitif.
(b) That Paul is planning to pay for the whole dinner.
(c) That he is Serge's brother.
(d) That the reservation have been handled personally by the owner.

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

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

6. Why does Paul order an appetizer that he knows he won't like?
(a) He is not hungry and has no intention of eating it.
(b) He is the last to order and he feels rushed.
(c) Serge has ordered it and he trusts Serge's tastes.
(d) He wants to show he is open to new things.

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

8. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

14. When Serge and Paul are alone at the table, what does Serge tell Paul?
(a) That Babette has learned that Serge is having an affair.
(b) That he is dropping out of the race.
(c) That they are selling the summer house.
(d) That they need to talk about their children.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Paul goes outside, what does Paul see through the restaurant window?

2. When does Claire say she will keep Paul from returning home from the restaurant until on Michel's message?

3. Who does Paul see two missed calls from on Michel's cell phone in Chapter 19?

4. How does Paul describe Serge's appearance?

5. Between what ages is Beau presumed to be?

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