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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. How does the novel gloss "amour fou"?
(a) Sedate love.
(b) Flue armor.
(c) Obsessive love.
(d) Refined love.

2. In which bar does Mimi purpose to meet Ben?
(a) Rosa Bonheur.
(b) Lis Joie.
(c) Iris Triste.
(d) Bird & Baby.

3. How does the novel gloss "petite salope"?
(a) Little nun.
(b) Little slope.
(c) Tiny dancer.
(d) Little slut.

4. Which of the following is noted as the red-light district of Amsterdam?
(a) Jodenbuurt.
(b) Marken.
(c) Grachtengordel.
(d) De Wallen.

5. As which of the following does Nick describe Ben?
(a) A gecko.
(b) An iguana.
(c) An anole.
(d) A chameleon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What drink does Mendelson order Jess at Petite Mort?

2. How does the novel gloss "laissez-moi entrer"?

3. Which of the following artists' work is on display in Sophie's apartment?

4. What is the name of the police officer with whom Nick and Jess meet?

5. Which of the following antique weapons does Jacque collect?

Short Essay Questions

1. What question does Jess inadvertently voice to Nick in the roof garden (146)?

2. What does Ben find in Jacques's study before Sophie confronts him?

3. How much French does Jess report being able to speak (121)?

4. How does Jacques disparage the university Nick and Ben attended?

5. How are Mimi's paintings of Ben disfigured?

6. How does Mimi costume herself for the party?

7. What does Nick overhear his father discussing with Ben in the basement over wine (221)?

8. What advice does Mendelson give to Jess as they hasten towards the Petite Mort?

9. As the meeting among Sophie, Nick, Antoine, and Mimi begins, Nick notices something off about Sophie; what is it?

10. What reason does the concierge give for continuing to work for the Meunier family?

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