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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. 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 says it is one of worst movies he has ever seen.
(c) He urges Babette not to give away the ending.
(d) He gives a detailed analysis of the film's messages about society.

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

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

4. How old is Rick when his brother is adopted?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Nine.
(d) Six.

5. Who does Paul see two missed calls from on Michel's cell phone in Chapter 19?
(a) Ralph.
(b) Rick.
(c) Brian.
(d) Faso.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Claire?

2. How does Serge greet Paul at the restaurant?

3. Why does Serge shift from angry to charming towards the server who spills wine on him?

4. Why are the couples able to reserve a table on short notice?

5. How old is Michel at the time of the narrative?

Short Essay Questions

1. What film is described by Claire as the most racist film ever in Chapter 13? Why?

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

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

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

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

6. Why does Michel call his father while he his at the restaurant?

7. Why does Paul go into the restroom after finding Claire and Babette in the garden? Does he achieve his objective?

8. How is Serge perceived by the public?

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

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

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