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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Main Course," Chapters 31-35 - "Dessert," Chapters 36-38.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when the restaurant owner comes over to the table?
(a) Paul screams obscenities at him and orders him away.
(b) The owner offers them another dinner free of charge.
(c) The owner asks all of them to leave.
(d) Babette throws a glass of wine at him.

2. How many drinks has Paul had when he awaits Michel's arrival in Chapter 20?
(a) Three.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

3. Why does Paul go to the bike shop when Michel is eight years old?
(a) He wants to pay for the damage to the window.
(b) Michel's bike needs repairs.
(c) Paul wants to buy Michel a new bike.
(d) He wants to confront the owner about yelling at Michel.

4. Where does Claire ask if Serge and Babette will be going for the summer in Chapter 11?
(a) The United States.
(b) England.
(c) Paraguay.
(d) France.

5. Why do Paul suspect Serge and Babette decided to adopt?
(a) They want to share their good fortune with someone less privileged.
(b) To make Serge look good politically.
(c) Babette was bored now that the other children were grown.
(d) To help heal an emotional rift in their relationship.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what do Paul and Claire attribute Michel's recent change in behavior?

2. What does Paul wonder about when he hears about the test usually used to diagnose his disorder?

3. While Claire is in the hospital, what does Paul struggle to do?

4. How does Serge get out of an extended conversation between the man in the beard and his daughter?

5. Where does the story take place?

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