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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 was the unemployment rate in France in The Chill?

2. Which designer created a forest-like set in Couture Shock?

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

4. What color of frame did the Gopniks frame their engraving of Paris to the Moon?

5. Why don't Adam and Nicole eat at Cafe de Flores in A Tale of Two Cafes?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the appearance of Cressida Taylor.

2. What are the complaints of the waiters of the Balzar restaurant in A Handful of Cherries?

3. What prominent American trial does Gopnik compare Papon's trial with?

4. How are pregnant women treated in France?

5. Why does Gopnik think that Prime Minister Alain Juppe was probably relieved by the Islamic terrorist bombing in Private Domain?

6. What type of reaction does Alice have towards vegetables at the market?

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

8. What do Gopnik and Quelin discuss in their dinner together?

9. According to Gopnik, what purpose does soccer have?

10. How does Gopnik describe Alice?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss how "Paris to the Moon" explores the issue of media and how simulated events contrast with reality. Include in your essay and explanation of Gopnik's statement that, "There is no Regulon in the Semiosphere."

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

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.

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