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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the apparent attitude of the locals towards the Dutch moving into their region?
(a) The locals make money off of the Dutch.
(b) The locals fear the Dutch and want nothing to do with them.
(c) The locals dislike the Dutch.
(d) The locals welcome the Dutch.

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

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

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

5. How does Serge get out of an extended conversation between the man in the beard and his daughter?
(a) He resumes eating his dinner.
(b) He gets up to go to the restroom.
(c) He pretends to take a call.
(d) He tells them to leave him alone.

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

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

8. 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 that Rick shot of Michel beating up an old man.
(d) A video Michel shot of Rick beating up an old man.

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

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

11. When Paul goes outside, what does Paul see through the restaurant window?
(a) Babette speaking privately with the restaurant owner.
(b) The restaurant manager spitting into their next bottle of wine.
(c) Claire speaking on her phone.
(d) Serge sitting alone at the table.

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

13. How old is Serge and Babette's daughter at the time of the narrative?
(a) 16.
(b) 13.
(c) 10.
(d) 19.

14. When Paul tells Michel that he will return the phone as soon as they are home from the dinner, how does Michel respond?
(a) Michel tells Paul that he is going to Rick's.
(b) Michel tells his father to keep the phone.
(c) Michel says he will wait for his parents to return.
(d) Michel says that he will come over to the restaurant.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To what do Paul and Claire attribute Michel's recent change in behavior?

2. To what actress does Paul compare the waitress at the restaurant?

3. Where does Paul go to intercept Michel at the restaurant?

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

5. How does Paul describe Serge's appearance?

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