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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was the second draft of Julia's book rejected?
(a) It was not marketed to the correct audience.
(b) It was too hard to follow.
(c) It was too long.
(d) It would be too expensive to print.

2. Paul worked for what program while in Germany?
(a) The training program.
(b) The music program.
(c) The psychiatric program.
(d) The visual program.

3. In what location(s) was Julia shot while in France?
(a) Restaurants.
(b) Kitchens.
(c) Markets.
(d) All of these.

4. What was Julia's primary role while writing the second volume?
(a) Experimenting.
(b) Writing.
(c) Translating.
(d) Researching.

5. What was Judith Jones' occupation?
(a) Editor.
(b) Publisher.
(c) Writer.
(d) Copywriter.

6. Why did Julia change some of the recipes in the second volume?
(a) They needed to be more nutritious.
(b) They needed ingredients that were available in America.
(c) They needed to fit the format of the book.
(d) They needed fuller explanation.

7. Where was Julia most productive while writing the second volume?
(a) Prillignon.
(b) Prilliant.
(c) Provence.
(d) Providence.

8. How many printings were out when Julia received her first royalty check?
(a) 5.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

9. Where was Paul sent after he and Julia bought a house in Cambridge?
(a) Denmark.
(b) France.
(c) Bulgaria.
(d) Hungary.

10. What did Paul build in his cellar for Julia?
(a) Wine cases.
(b) A cheese ager.
(c) A writing office.
(d) Book cases.

11. What happened to Paul after his surgery?
(a) He was on a strict diet.
(b) He had to walk with a cane.
(c) He would get confused at times.
(d) He could no longer travel.

12. Where did Julia and Paul decide to put down roots?
(a) France.
(b) England.
(c) Italy.
(d) America.

13. How did Simca feel when Julia changed some of the recipes in the second volume?
(a) Confused.
(b) Ambivalent.
(c) Angry.
(d) Trusting.

14. What book was Julia's favorite to write?
(a) "Mastering the Art of French Cooking."
(b) "The French Chef."
(c) "From Julia Child's Kitchen."
(d) "Cooking with Julia."

15. Why did Julia think the second volume would take less time to write?
(a) They had experience writing books.
(b) They had more time to work together.
(c) They already had some material for it.
(d) They had a publisher for it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of surgery did Paul undergo?

2. When did Simca publish her own book?

3. What upset Julia in the articles about her second volume?

4. What did Julia say was her most important lesson learned from writing her first book?

5. Who was the major guest in a segment while Julia was shooting in France?

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