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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Apertif," Chapters 1-7 - "Appetizer," Chapters 8-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the two couples talk about a recent film they had all seen, how does Serge respond?
(a) He gives a detailed analysis of the film's messages about society.
(b) He says it is one of worst movies he has ever seen.
(c) He crudely praises the attractiveness of the film's female star.
(d) He urges Babette not to give away the ending.

2. Which statement best describes Serge and Babette's three children?
(a) They have two biological children and one adopted child.
(b) They have one biological child and two adopted children.
(c) They have three adopted children.
(d) They have three biological children.

3. When Serge and Babette arrive, what does Paul notice about Babette?
(a) That she has lost weight.
(b) That she seems happier than the last time he saw her.
(c) That she looks older.
(d) That she has been crying.

4. What difficulty does the restaurant manager encounter when serving the wine?
(a) Paul challenges him on the price of the bottle.
(b) The cork breaks and gets stuck inside the bottle.
(c) He does not remember the vintage.
(d) He spills wine all over Serge.

5. To what actress does Paul compare the waitress at the restaurant?
(a) Scarlett Johannson.
(b) Susan Sarandon.
(c) Julianne Moore.
(d) Kate Winslett.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Serge greet Paul at the restaurant?

2. Where are the two couples meeting for dinner in the novel?

3. Where does the story take place?

4. Where does Serge first want to meet before the restaurant?

5. How long is it before the elections at the time of the narrative?

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