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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 "maussade"?

2. From which of the following kinds of establishment does Mimi observe Ben?

3. In which bar does Mimi purpose to meet Ben?

4. How does the novel gloss "qu'est-ce qui se passe"?

5. What song is playing at the party when Mimi joins it?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Jess note to Nick she is hesitant to talk to the police?

2. In his altercation with Antoine, how does Nick try to comfort himself?

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

4. For what cause does Sophie note she is willing to "forgive anything" (215)?

5. How are Mimi's paintings of Ben disfigured?

6. How does Jess describe the way the concierge moves (242)?

7. Why, per Sophie, does Jacques seek a second wife where he does?

8. What reason does Irina have for having come to France?

9. How does Mimi costume herself for the party?

10. In brief, what does Irina say of Petite Mort's business?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Notably, two chapters of the Saturday section of the novel announce their day of occurrence, contrasting with only one in each of the other sections. What significance, if any, accrues to the paratextual detail? How does it present itself?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The protagonist of the novel is clear. Who is the second most important character in the novel? How does the novel support that relative importance?

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