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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. To what does Sophie compare Antoine's wife?

2. How does the novel gloss "petite salope"?

3. What vintage does Sophie order after Ben leaves her at the restaurant?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Mimi interdict Ben's use of his scooter?

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

4. Why does the concierge attempt to help Jess?

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

6. What reason does Irina give for excusing herself from Jess and Mendelson?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

For any character, explicate the significance of the character’s name.

Essay Topic 3

What function is served by the sections of the text (Prologue and Friday; Saturday; Sunday; Monday; and A Week Later, Epilogue, and Back Matter) starting with the character perspectives they do? How is that function served?

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