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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of oven was commonly found in French kitchens that was not common in American kitchens?

2. What did Julia do when her book was first rejected?

3. What was Simca's part in writing the second volume?

4. What kind of business did Jim Beard own?

5. Where was Julia most productive while writing the second volume?

Short Essay Questions

1. Paul wanted to focus on what after his retirement?

2. What did Julia and Paul choose to do after visiting Jean and Simca in France?

3. Why did Julia think writing the second volume of her book would be easier than the first?

4. How did Julia deal with the problem of the French Bread recipe?

5. How did Julia spend her time when her show was approved?

6. Paul was investigated for what by the government?

7. Where did Julia spread her father's ashes?

8. What was La Pitchoune, and what did it mean?

9. How did Julia label Louisette on their book, and why?

10. What was the main problem discovered about the French Bread recipe?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What kind of student was Julia, and how did this attribute affect other areas of her life aside from school?

Essay Topic 2

Sacrifice was a theme that was very prevalent in this book. Who were the people most affected by this theme, and how did they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

Essay Topic 3

What steps were taken for Julia's first book to be published, and what did Julia learn during each step of the process?

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