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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. How many drinks has Paul had when he awaits Michel's arrival in Chapter 20?

2. To what actress does Paul compare the waitress at the restaurant?

3. Where does Claire ask if Serge and Babette will be going for the summer in Chapter 11?

4. What is the name of Serge and Babette's daughter?

5. How much time has passed between the two text messages that Paul read on Michel's phone in Chapter 20?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Paul describe the people of Dordogne in Chapter 12?

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

4. How does Paul describe his brother's eating behavior?

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

6. How does Paul react to the waiter who tells him about the apertif?

7. Why does Michel call his father while he his at the restaurant?

8. How is Serge perceived by the public?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss wine as a symbol in The Dinner. What does wine represent to the characters in the story? How is wine used to further the plot or theme development? What character is associated with wine?

Essay Topic 2

Explore Paul's attitudes towards history and humanity. As you watched him lose his job, and later explode during his confrontation with Michel's principal, did you perceive him as ill? Selfish? Rational?

Essay Topic 3

Explore the relationship of Claire and Paul. How does Paul deal with the Claire's illness and the possibility of losing his family? Why is Claire so protective of Paul? What keeps their marriage going?

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