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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. How does the novel gloss "chambres de bonne"?
(a) Tombs.
(b) Good rooms.
(c) Butlers' quarters.
(d) Maids' quarters.

2. On which of the following train lines does Jess arrive in Paris?
(a) Virgin.
(b) Eurostar.
(c) Eurail.
(d) Thalys.

3. Which of the following brands does Ben wear?
(a) Acme.
(b) Armani.
(c) Anders.
(d) Acne.

4. What is Ben’s final major?
(a) Actuarial Science.
(b) English Literature.
(c) Modern Languages.
(d) Philosophy.

5. As which of the following does the concierge describe Jess?
(a) Lupine.
(b) Vulpine.
(c) Leonine.
(d) Ursine.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what part of the building does Nick live?

2. Where do Nick and Ben reunite?

3. How does the novel gloss "ça va"?

4. What program are Camille and Mimi watching when Ben arrives?

5. In which record store do Ben and Mimi meet?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the concierge describe her lodgings?

2. What does Jess see in the first-floor apartment from the vantage of the hidden staircase?

3. Why does Jess note smelling of vinegar when she arrives in Paris?

4. What does Mimi note is Camille's usual clubbing practice?

5. How do Jacque and Sophie describe Ben to one another after Sophie's first meeting with Ben?

6. What does Jess note might be a good motto for herself?

7. During their first meeting, Jess and Mendelson both order a particular drink. What is it and what is notable about it?

8. What reasons are given for separating Ben and Jess via adoption?

9. What reasons does Ben note for feeling that “Jess could hardly have chosen a worse time to decide to come and stay” with him (1)?

10. What security measures does Jess note on the gate to the building where Ben lives?

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