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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 "vous devez partir"?
(a) You need to leave.
(b) I need to stay.
(c) I need to leave.
(d) You need to stay.

2. To what does Mendelson compare the matrice cadastrale?
(a) The Star Matrix.
(b) The Castle Matrix.
(c) The Sea Registry.
(d) The Land Registry.

3. Of what does Nick note Antoine's apartment smells?
(a) Stale coffee.
(b) Old marijuana.
(c) Cigarette smoke.
(d) Spilled alcohol.

4. Ben has a jersey for which of the following sports teams?
(a) Manchester United.
(b) All Blacks.
(c) New York Yankees.
(d) San Antonio Spurs.

5. In what part of Paris is the intimates store to which Camille conducts Mimi?
(a) Châtelet.
(b) Faricennes.
(c) St. Victor.
(d) Le Marais.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following cities do Nick and Ben visit together?

2. What meaning does the concierge assert for her daughter's name?

3. How late does Mendelson claim Jess is for their meeting?

4. To which of the following Shakespearean characters does Ben compare Jacques?

5. How old is Antoine in the novel?

Short Essay Questions

1. As the meeting among Sophie, Nick, Antoine, and Mimi begins, Nick notices something off about Sophie; what is it?

2. What advice does Mendelson give to Jess as they hasten towards the Petite Mort?

3. As Mimi recovers from upset in Sophie's bathroom (141-43), what does she hear Ben's voice say?

4. How much French does Jess report being able to speak (121)?

5. To where does Camille the apartment she shares with Mimi, and why?

6. How does Sophie know Ben has not gone where he said he would go when he excuses himself from the reception she hosts?

7. What is described as Jacques's favorite meal (183)?

8. What does Ben find in Jacques's study before Sophie confronts him?

9. What does Sophie note is her usual restaurant order?

10. To what does Ben call attention that gives Sophie concern about the concealment of her origins?

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