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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Paul learn from the voicemails on Michel's phone?

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

3. When Serge and Babette arrive, what does Paul notice about Babette?

4. What kind of wine does Serge order for the appetizer course?

5. What color are the sneakers in the video on Michel's phone?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is the restaurant described?

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

4. How is Serge perceived by the public?

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

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

7. What does the man with the beard ask of Paul? Why?

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

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

10. What movie is discussed over dinner? What does Serge observe about the film?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the relationship of Claire and Paul. How does Paul deal with the Claire's illness and the possibility of losing his family? Why is Claire so protective of Paul? What keeps their marriage going?

Essay Topic 2

Explore the events and developments that are implied but not presented in the novel. What critical events happened "off-stage"? Why do you think the author chose not to explicitly show certain events?

Essay Topic 3

Explore Michel and Rick as examples of their generation. Are they typical in their indifference and nihilism, or are teens in the information age more socially conscious than ever? What can be derived by the actions of these characters?

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