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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 had Paul and Claire gone on vacation the previous year?
(a) To visit Serge and Babette in their summer house in France.
(b) To Africa to see where their adapted nephew had come from.
(c) To travel with Serge on the campaign trail.
(d) To America to check out possible teaching opportunities for Paul.

2. How much time has passed between the two text messages that Paul read on Michel's phone in Chapter 20?
(a) Nine.
(b) Six.
(c) Two.
(d) Five.

3. What is happening when Paul returns from the restroom to the table?
(a) Babette is crying again.
(b) The servers are delivering the main course.
(c) Everyone is laughing.
(d) Serge is taking an important phone call.

4. What is the name of Serge and Babette's daughter?
(a) Valerie.
(b) Marie.
(c) Sara.
(d) Emma.

5. Who is Rick?
(a) Serge and Babette's adopted son.
(b) Serge and Babette's son.
(c) Paul and Claire's son.
(d) Claire's first husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the waitress hit in the head with her elbow when pouring the wine?

2. How does Paul describe Serge's appearance?

3. Where does the story take place?

4. When Paul ducks into the restroom to look at the videos on Michel's phone, what does he find?

5. What does Paul learn from the voicemails on Michel's phone?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Serge perceived by the public?

2. From what narrative perspective is the novel related? Why is this important?

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

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

5. How is Serge's wine expertise regarded by Paul?

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

7. Why does Paul go into the restroom after finding Claire and Babette in the garden? Does he achieve his objective?

8. Where do Paul and Claire go before the restaurant? Why?

9. What is the significance of the white sneakers in the video?

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

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