Chapter Seven

Question 0

Before the Concierge became a Concierge what was she?

Answer 0

A drink vendor at the Parison race track

Question 1

Who was at Jake’s place while he was out?

Answer 1

Brett and the Count

Question 2

What three categories did the concierge rate Jake’s visitors?

Answer 2

Good family, well brought up, sportsmen

Question 3

How is sportsmen pronounced in French?

Answer 3

With an accent on men

Question 4

What happened if one of Jake’s friends didn’t fall into one of the Concierge three categories?

Answer 4

They were told Jake wasn’t home, chez Barnes

Question 5

What is the name of the Concierge?

Answer 5

Madame Duzinell

Question 6

What did one of Jake’s friends who didn’t fall into the Concierge’s categories have to do to get in?

Answer 6

Get a letter from Jake

Question 7

Who was the wire to Jake from?

Answer 7

Bill Gorton

Question 8

What ship is Bill Gorton coming in on?

Answer 8

The France

Question 9

What was the SS France during the war?

Answer 9

A hospital ship interestingly enough

Question 10

Who was waiting for Jake when he comes out of the shower?

Answer 10

Brett and the Count

Question 11

What kind of flowers does the Count bring in?

Answer 11

Roses

Question 12

How much money did the Count pay the Concierge?

Answer 12

200 francs

Question 13

What question does Jake ask Brett when they are alone?

Answer 13

Couldn’t we live together

Question 14

How does Brett get rid of the Count?

Answer 14

By sending him out for Champagne

Question 15

Why does Brett say no to Jake when he asks her to live with him?

Answer 15

Because she would just “tromper” him with everyone

Question 16

What does tromper mean?

Answer 16

To cheat on

Question 17

Where does Jake suggest he and Brett live?

Answer 17

In the country

Question 18

Where is Brett away to from Paris?

Answer 18

San Sebastián

Question 19

What is the name of the Count’s chauffeur?

Answer 19

Henry

Question 20

Why can the Count not enjoy good wine in the States?

Answer 20

Because of Prohibition

Question 21

Who does Brett think the Count’s famous wine friend is?

Answer 21

Veuve Cliquot

Question 22

Who is the Count’s wine raising friend in the States?

Answer 22

Baron Mumms

Question 23

What do Brett, the Count and Mumms all have in common that Jake lacks?

Answer 23

Titles

Question 24

What does the Count tell Jake about titles?

Answer 24

That it never does any good and it only costs money

Question 25

Where do Brett, Jake and the Count go to dinner?

Answer 25

The Bois

Question 26

According to the the Count what do only half the cigars do?

Answer 26

Draw

Question 27

According to the Count who has the best class he has ever seen?

Answer 27

Brett

Question 28

According to the Count what happens if you joke people?

Answer 28

You make enemies

Question 29

Who's the only friend that Brett has according to her?

Answer 29

Jake

Question 30

Who is the only person Brett wouldn't joke?

Answer 30

Jake

Question 31

What is Brett's toast with the champagne?

Answer 31

To Royalty

Question 32

What does Jake suggest the Count write a book on?

Answer 32

Wines

Question 33

What is the Count's campaign record?

Answer 33

7 wars and 4 revolutions

Question 34

How many arrow wounds does the Count have?

Answer 34

2

Question 35

Where did the Count get his arrow wounds?

Answer 35

Abbyssinia

Question 36

How old was the Count when he was in Abyssinia?

Answer 36

21

Question 37

What was the Count doing in Abyssinia?

Answer 37

He was on a business trip

Question 38

What does the Count say is the secret to enjoying yourself?

Answer 38

Knowing one's values

Question 39

Has the Count ever been in love?

Answer 39

No

Question 40

How many bottles of champagne did the Count, Hake and Brett drink?

Answer 40

Three

Question 41

What is the reason Jake gives god not marrying Brett?

Answer 41

They want to lead our own lives

Question 42

What is the reason Brett gives for not marrying Jake?

Answer 42

They want to lead their own careers

Question 43

What is the oldest wine that the Bois has?

Answer 43

1811

Question 44

Who doe Brett know at Zelli's?

Answer 44

The black drummer

Question 45

Who writes letters to Brett?

Answer 45

Mike

Question 46

Who is putting up for Brett and Lord Ashley's divorce?

Answer 46

Mike's mother

Question 47

Why doesn't the Count want to dance?

Answer 47

He's too old

Question 48

What is the Count doing when Jake and Brett leave?

Answer 48

Sitting at a table with three girls

Question 49

How much money does Jake pay Henry, the chauffeur?

Answer 49

20 francs