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

2. Later on the night of the news broadcast, what does Paul look for online?

3. How much does Paul believe Claire knows about the boys' involvement in the incident?

4. What has Serge decided to do, as made clear by the end of the dinner at the restaraunt?

5. Outside the restaurant, what offer does Paul make to Michel?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What has Paul prepared for dinner when Serge and Babette visit while Claire is in the hospital? Why?

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

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

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

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

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

8. What is a flashback? How are flashbacks used in The Dinner?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who is ultimately responsible for the homeless woman's death? What does the novel attempt to communicate about society's responsibility towards its most vulnerable populations? What is the role of the privileged classes?

Essay Topic 2

Explore to lengths parents will go to protect/defend their children. Do the parents in the novel represent the norm? Why or why not? Do you think that the parents' actions are justified in this story?

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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