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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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) Babette gets drunk and wants everybody to leave.
(c) Serge and Paul get into a fist fight.
(d) A fire breaks out on the lawn.

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

4. At what time is Claire's message left on Michel's phone?
(a) 4:00 p.m.
(b) 2:00 p.m.
(c) 7:00 p.m.
(d) 1:00 p.m.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How long is it before the elections at the time of the narrative?

4. Why does Claire leave the table?

5. What does Paul take that is not his just before going to dinner?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Serge's wine expertise regarded by Paul?

2. To what films does Paul compare the setting and people of Dordogne in Chapter 12?

3. What explanation does Serge give to Paul regarding Babette's behavior in Chapter 15? Is he telling the truth?

4. How is Serge perceived by the public?

5. What conversation does Paul and Claire have regarding Michel before they go to the restaurant?

6. Paul states in Chapter 17 that Serge is of two minds when it comes to public attention. What are those minds?

7. How is Rick's behavior described in the video?

8. How is the novel structured? What are its main sections?

9. How is the arrival of Serge and Babette at the restaurant described?

10. Where do Paul and Claire go before the restaurant? Why?

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