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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. From whom does Michel gotten LPs when he was eight?

2. What promise does Paul elicit from Claire after he begins his treatment?

3. How does Paul react to the bike shop owner's tirade?

4. During the meeting with his principal, what does Paul consider doing?

5. What does Michel accidentally do when he is eight years old?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Paul set up dinners for he and Michel while Claire is in the hospital?

2. How does Babette respond to the dessert in Chapter 36?

3. How is Claire treated for her illness in Chapter 34?

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

5. What happens with Paul and the owner of the bike shop?

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

7. How does Paul describe the relationship between Michel and Rick in Chapter 26?

8. How is Beau's behavior compared with that of Michel and Rick in the scenario presented in Chapter 21?

9. What is clear about the behavior and actions of the perpetrators in the security video Paul watches on the news?

10. What treatment does Paul receive for his medical condition?

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 theme of secrets in The Dinner. What characters in the narrative harbor secrets? From whom do they withhold these secrets? What statements do you think the author is making regarding secrecy in this novel?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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