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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. How did Karen Mulder "steal the show" at the Yves Saint Laurent show?

2. What does Nisha's spouse do for a job?

3. What color is the marquee of the Cafe Deux Magots?

4. What is the name of the restaurant who created the complex dessert of braised tomato?

5. What did Adam's gym do to celebrate their opening?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Gopnik, how do the French feel about American-style sports and stadiums?

2. After Luke is born, what motivates Gopnik to move to Paris sooner rather than later?

3. What happens when Gopnik decides to finish the Rookie story?

4. What request did Claude Blanchot make to the association of Balzar supporters in A Handful of Cherries?

5. What unique action does Gopnik observe at the Valentino show in Paris?

6. Why does the midwife advise Adam not to tell the cab driver that Martha is in labor when they go to the hospital?

7. What does interest in sports identify a Frenchman as?

8. How is Luke exposed to Barney for the first time?

9. How does Gopnik describe Alice?

10. How does the new owner of the Balzar respond to the protesters?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify at least three instance where Gopnik uses objects or places as symbols, and discuss how he creates the symbolism and uses it accentuate themes.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the point of view utilized by Adam Gopnik in "Paris to the Moon". As this was a deliberate choice discuss why Gopnik may have selected the view he did and how the view employed was effective in the development of important themes. Make sure and specific textual examples to support your assertions.

Essay Topic 3

How is the narrative of "Paris to the Moon" organized, and how does the organization of the book lend itself to the creating of themes?

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