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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where are the two couples meeting for dinner in the novel?
(a) A local upscale restaurant.
(b) Paul's home.
(c) Serge's summer house
(d) A hip, local cafe.

2. Between what ages is Beau presumed to be?
(a) 12-14.
(b) 16-19.
(c) 10-12.
(d) 14-17.

3. What do the boys tell the bum to say when they attack him/her?
(a) "Help."
(b) "Jackass."
(c) "Master."
(d) "Please."

4. In the restroom, what does the man with the beard ask Paul?
(a) What it is like to have a famous brother.
(b) How he can volunteer for Serge's campaign.
(c) If he will arrange a private meeting with Serge.
(d) If Serge will pose for a picture with the man's daughter.

5. In what language is Rick screaming when he attacks the bum?
(a) French.
(b) English.
(c) Dutch.
(d) Spanish.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Paul have to explain to the hostess at the restaurant, which greatly annoys him?

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

3. How old is Rick when his brother is adopted?

4. Why do Paul suspect Serge and Babette decided to adopt?

5. Who does Paul tell Michel he is trying to call on his phone when Michel arrives to pick it up at the restaurant?

Short Essay Questions

1. What movie is discussed over dinner? What does Serge observe about the film?

2. How is the arrival of Serge and Babette at the restaurant described?

3. What does the man with the beard ask of Paul? Why?

4. What explanation does Serge give to Paul regarding Babette's behavior in Chapter 15? Is he telling the truth?

5. How does Paul describe his feelings about his brother?

6. What does Paul say about his feelings of corn in Chapter 16?

7. How is Rick's behavior described in the video?

8. What conversation does Paul and Claire have regarding Michel before they go to the restaurant?

9. What film is described by Claire as the most racist film ever in Chapter 13? Why?

10. How is the novel structured? What are its main sections?

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