Analysis
In what country is the story happening?
Netherlands, Amsterdam
Name the four main characters of the book.
Paul, Babette, Serge, Claire
Serge is posing himself with a fake image of a loyal /authoritative figure to become...
Prime minister
Why did Babette cry on her way to the restaurant?
Who made the reservation for the restaurant?
Serge
First person narrator(Paul)
What is the last name of this family?
Lohman
How did Serge think of women?
They were for enjoyment.
Physical image is important.
Which director was mentioned during the dinner which Serge thought it was "classy" to discuss?
Woody Allen
Which character of the story is autistic ?
Valerie
Mention two things that really disturbed Paul
Pinkie, Restaurant, Serge ,Manager's clothing, Champaign (costing money)
Which character has the ability to control Paul?
Claire
Where was Beau from?
How is the story structured? Mention the 5 dinner courses that the story is separated.
Aperitif, Appetizer, Main Course,
Dessert, and Digestif
What was Pauls' complaint when he saw "Aperitif of the house”.
A trick for people to believe it's free to have aperitif which is not.
From which author did Paul bring this Allusion to our story:
"All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way"
Tolstoy
Mention the names of Serge's children
Valerie, Beau, Rick
Tell 2 things that Serge faked about himself to be seen as the appropriate candidate.
Firm handshake
Drinking wine instead of Coke
Adopting Beau
What did Serge order for his appetizer?
Crayfish
According to Paul, what kind of class did Babette and Serge belong to ?
They belonged to that class of Dutch people who think everything French is ‘great’
Mention three themes that have been discussed until now.
Racism, Women, Jealousy, falsity of politics,
How did Beau meet Serge and Babette?
Through "development project"
What does Claire say during the conversation of 'racism and dark skinned men' to Serge in the Netherlands?
We should approach to everyone as equals. (45)
What did Babette say to the person who asked "Where is Serge"?
He's tasting wine in the Loire Valley.
The menopause