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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. What is the name of Sophie's dog?
(a) Jacque.
(b) Robert.
(c) Benoit.
(d) François.

2. How does the novel gloss the term "boulangerie"?
(a) Clothier.
(b) Cafe.
(c) Bakery.
(d) Butcher.

3. Where do Nick and Ben reunite?
(a) Nanterre.
(b) Argenteuil.
(c) Versailles.
(d) Saint-Germain.

4. What brand of speaker does Nick have?
(a) Bang & Olufsen.
(b) Sony.
(c) Leica.
(d) Apple.

5. What kind of old toy does Mimi use to comfort herself?
(a) Stuffed penguin.
(b) Stuffed turkey.
(c) Ceramic doll.
(d) Plastic flamingo.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what train station does Jess arrive in Paris?

2. What haircut does Sophie maintain?

3. Jess notices which of the following smells when searching Ben's apartment?

4. Jess notes it odd for Ben to have left behind which of the following?

5. What fragrance does Nick wear?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What opinion about Englishmen is voiced that Ben belies (37)?

3. What books does Nick have on his shelves?

4. What reason does Antoine’s wife voice for not disclosing information to Jess?

5. 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?

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

7. What advice from her mother does Jess note was useful for her, although not for her mother?

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

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

10. How does the concierge describe her lodgings?

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