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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. Jess notes it odd for Ben to have left behind which of the following?
(a) Watch.
(b) Belt.
(c) Shoes.
(d) Wallet.

2. In which month does Ben arrive in Paris?
(a) September.
(b) October.
(c) August.
(d) July.

3. For how much is Sophie initially blackmailed?
(a) €4,000.
(b) €2,000.
(c) €1,000.
(d) €5,000.

4. What breed is Sophie's dog?
(a) Greyhound.
(b) Whippet.
(c) Poodle.
(d) Bulldog.

5. What stylist does Sophie use?
(a) Delphine Courteille.
(b) Vidal Sassoon.
(c) Christophe Robin.
(d) David Mallet.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What had Sophie purchased at the bakery Jess visited on her first day in Paris?

3. How does the novel gloss "comprenez-vous"?

4. From which of the following does Sophie have her handbag?

5. Which of the following brands does Ben wear?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Nick note liking to have few decorations out?

2. Mimi notes that Camille "leaves [things] scattered around [the apartment] like it's an extension of her bedroom" (21); to what things does Mimi refer?

3. How does the novel explain the phrase "soleil de plomb"?

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

5. What relationship do Jess and Ben have?

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

7. What does Jess note is her main problem in life (24)?

8. What history of the building does Nick rehearse to Jess?

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

10. What books does Nick have on his shelves?

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