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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Martha's doctor tell her to do when she is gaining weight in her pregnancy?

2. At the end of The Rookie, what does Luke ask for, for his birthday?

3. What is the name of the poet who wrote about the wrapping of a sugar cube?

4. What was the theme song of the victorious soccer team?

5. What political figure does Gopnik compare Barney to?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Gopnik use descriptive detail to further the story and strengthen themes? What types of imagery and expository statements does he use to create descriptive detail?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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