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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. How does the video on the news broadcast that Paul and Claire see end?

2. When does Serge announce there will be a press conference in Chapter 38?

3. What unexpected event occurs after Paul beigns taking medication?

4. Who at the table is the first to call what the boys did a murder?

5. On the night of the news broadcast, what does Paul suggest while talking with Michel?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Paul find the new video of the crime? What is it labeled as?

2. How does Michel react to the scene at the bicycle shop?

3. What does Paul order for dessert and what are his thoughts on it?

4. What comes about in the discussion between Paul and Claire regarding a second child?

5. What does Paul consider about children when speaking with the psychologist in Chapter 31?

6. What advice does Paul give to Michel in Chapter 23? Why?

7. Why does Paul wish for a war or terrorist attack in Chapter 24?

8. Why does Serge and Babette come to Paul's home when Claire is in the hospital? How does Paul respond?

9. What does Paul suggest Michel do about the cell phone in Chapter 26?

10. How does Paul deal with Michel while Claire is ill?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the importance of the setting in The Dinner. What is the main setting of the novel? What settings are described in flashbacks? How might this novel differ if set in a different country? How would it differ if set in a different type of restaurant?

Essay Topic 3

Explore Paul's and Serge's career paths. What does it take to succeed in politics vs. the classroom? What skills does one have that the other lacks? What skills and strengths do they share?

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