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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. In what language is Rick screaming when he attacks the bum?
(a) French.
(b) Spanish.
(c) English.
(d) Dutch.

2. For how long have Serge and Babette been married at the time of the narrative?
(a) 10 years.
(b) 16 years.
(c) 12 years.
(d) 18 years.

3. When the two couples talk about a recent film they had all seen, how does Serge respond?
(a) He crudely praises the attractiveness of the film's female star.
(b) He gives a detailed analysis of the film's messages about society.
(c) He says it is one of worst movies he has ever seen.
(d) He urges Babette not to give away the ending.

4. When the main course is brought out and the women have not yet returned to the table, what does Serge do?
(a) He orders the plates set down so he can start eating.
(b) He calls Babette's other cell phone to tell her the food has arrived.
(c) He goes out to find the women.
(d) He sends the plates back until Claire and Babette return.

5. 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 says he will wait for his parents to return.
(b) Michel tells his father to keep the phone.
(c) Michel says that he will come over to the restaurant.
(d) Michel tells Paul that he is going to Rick's.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Claire?

2. Watching his son approach on his bike at the restaurant, Paul compares Michel's movements with those of what?

3. When Michel finds Paul, what lie does Paul tell him?

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

5. Where does Serge first want to meet before the restaurant?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How is the restaurant described?

4. From what narrative perspective is the novel related? Why is this important?

5. How does Paul describe the people of Dordogne in Chapter 12?

6. What is the significance of the white sneakers in the video?

7. Why does Paul go into Michel's room an hour before he and Claire leave for the restaurant? Why does he tell Michel he is there?

8. How does Paul describe his brother's eating behavior?

9. How does Paul react to the waiter who tells him about the apertif?

10. How does Paul describe his feelings about his brother?

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