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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. How does the novel gloss "rien"?

2. How does the novel gloss "amour fou"?

3. As which of the following is Ben described?

4. Which of the following does a waiter recommend to Sophie instead of steak?

5. What is the name of Mimi's former art teacher?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the concierge have an expansive set of keys to the building?

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

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

4. What results in Mimi's removal from school?

5. What message does Nick note having received from Jacques as his altercation with Antoine winds down (238)?

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

7. Why does Nick note he refuses to engage a prostitute in Amsterdam?

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

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

10. What distinguishing mark confirms for Jess that she recognizes a dancer at Petite Mort?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What overall attitude towards law enforcement does the novel display? What in the text demonstrates that attitude, and how does it do so?

Essay Topic 2

Sources attest to the presence of The Paris Apartment on best-seller lists. Assuming that sales figures reflect popularity, what accounts for the popularity of the novel? How does it do so?

Essay Topic 3

The novel consists of some 89 short chapters grouped largely by day of occurrence. What effect does this have on the reader? How is the effect achieved? Why might it be desirable?

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