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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. What kind of coffee maker does Nick have?
(a) Bonavita.
(b) Breville.
(c) Gaggia.
(d) Cuisinart.

2. In what part of the building does Ben live?
(a) Third floor.
(b) Second floor.
(c) Penthouse.
(d) Fourth floor.

3. Which social media platform does Ben remain engaged with?
(a) Facebook.
(b) LinkedIN.
(c) Twitter.
(d) Instagram.

4. How does the novel gloss "donne-moi ça"?
(a) Give that to me.
(b) Get you gone.
(c) Put this on.
(d) Come over here.

5. What artist is on display in Sophie's apartment?
(a) Sigmar Polke.
(b) Isa Genzken.
(c) Gerhard Richter.
(d) Anselm Kiefer.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the novel gloss "je sais"?

2. As which of the following does the concierge describe Jess?

3. How does the novel gloss "chambres de bonne"?

4. How much money does Jess take from Ben?

5. What instrument does Mimi assume Ben plays?

Short Essay Questions

1. What books does Nick have on his shelves?

2. What is noted as for sale at the bakery Jess visits on her first morning in Paris?

3. What history of the building does Nick rehearse to Jess?

4. How does the novel explain the phrase "soleil de plomb"?

5. How does the concierge describe her lodgings?

6. What does Jess note might be a good motto for herself?

7. What reasons are given for separating Ben and Jess via adoption?

8. Mimi notes that Camille "leaves [things] scattered around [the apartment] like it's an extension of her bedroom" (21); to what things does Mimi refer?

9. What relationship do Jess and Ben have?

10. Nick notes that "Normally [during exercise], I'd sit here and do a class, or listen to a Ted Talk" (40)? Why does he not do so?

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