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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 fear the Dutch and want nothing to do with them.
(b) The locals make money off of the Dutch.
(c) The locals dislike the Dutch.
(d) The locals welcome the Dutch.

2. Who does Paul tell Michel he is trying to call on his phone when Michel arrives to pick it up at the restaurant?
(a) Claire.
(b) Michel.
(c) Rick.
(d) Babette.

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

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

5. What interrupts the backyard party that Serge and Babette host the night before Paul and Claire leave?
(a) A group of armed locals bring the boys back from town.
(b) Serge and Paul get into a fist fight.
(c) A fire breaks out on the lawn.
(d) Babette gets drunk and wants everybody to leave.

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

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

8. 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.

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

10. How does Paul describe Serge's appearance?
(a) He is attractive.
(b) He is ugly.
(c) He is obese.
(d) He is squat.

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

12. Watching his son approach on his bike at the restaurant, Paul compares Michel's movements with those of what?
(a) A predator.
(b) A hummingbird.
(c) A runaway slave.
(d) A robot.

13. After the main course is delivered, why does Paul leave the restaurant?
(a) He has arranged to meet Michel.
(b) He is looking for Claire and Babette.
(c) He is fed up with his brother.
(d) He is frustrated with the terrible service.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Beau come from?

2. What is happening when Paul returns from the restroom to the table?

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

4. What difficulty does the restaurant manager encounter when serving the wine?

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

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