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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Handful of Cherries.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do the friends of the Balzar meet in November before their breakfast with Bucher to talk strategy?
(a) A room at the film school.
(b) The Balzar.
(c) Mme. de Lavigne's apartment.
(d) The Cafe de Flores.

2. Where is the Rookie from?
(a) Paris, France.
(b) Anywhere, USA.
(c) Somwhere, France.
(d) New York, USA.

3. What color is the marquee of the Cafe Deux Magots?
(a) Black with gilt lettering.
(b) White with green lettering.
(c) Green with gilt lettering.
(d) White with red lettering.

4. How do French intellectuals regard the affect of American culture on France?
(a) They think America has no influence whatsoever on the French arts.
(b) They blame America for the decline of French art and literature.
(c) They are completely indifferent with American culture and don't even know prominent American authors.
(d) They love abstract influence from America and credit it with changing French thought.

5. What is the name of the taxidermy shop on rue du Bac?
(a) Minochette.
(b) Orlovska.
(c) Oiseau.
(d) Dreyolle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who won the World Cup?

2. What movie star did Gopnik and his cousin fall in love with, when they were boys?

3. How many weeks of vacation are the French people guaranteed by law?

4. How does Gopnik's turkey in The Strike compare with his previous experiences with turkeys?

5. What gym did Adam and Martha first try out on in Paris?

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