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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the batter who ties himself into a knot?
(a) Terrible Ty Cobb.
(b) Jesse the Great.
(c) Horrible Howard Blowsky.
(d) Big Babe Ruth.

2. What is Gopnik's opinion of Mitterrand's grand projects such as the library?
(a) He is indifferent to them.
(b) He is awestruck by them.
(c) He finds them very homey.
(d) They do not impress him.

3. What does Gopnik drink during his lunch with Quelin?
(a) Vodka.
(b) Water.
(c) Champagne.
(d) Madiran.

4. How many waiters did the Balzar have?
(a) 5.
(b) 10.
(c) 15.
(d) 8.

5. What is at the opening of the parade for the beginning of the World Cup?
(a) Four inflatable dolls representing different nationallities.
(b) A large marching band.
(c) A gigantic soccer ball float carrying French school children.
(d) A procession of famous soccer players.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Adam have to go back to the apartment before Martha can receive an epidural?

2. What does Bucher offer the waiters who leave the Balzar.

3. What doesn't Luke like on his hamburger?

4. Why is the association of friends of the Balzar hesitant to support the waiters in their walkout?

5. What goal does Gopnik set in The World Cup?

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