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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Simca's part in writing the second volume?
(a) Researching.
(b) Experimenting.
(c) Writing.
(d) Translating.

2. What upset Julia in the articles about her second volume?
(a) They downplayed Simca.
(b) They said it was expensive.
(c) They were mostly pushing her TV show.
(d) They never mentioned the first book.

3. Paul wanted to focus on what after he was retired?
(a) His art.
(b) All of these.
(c) His relationship.
(d) His photography.

4. What kind of oven was commonly found in French kitchens that was not common in American kitchens?
(a) Range ovens.
(b) Pizza ovens.
(c) Bread ovens.
(d) Baking ovens.

5. What did Julia first think of her German town?
(a) It seemed very dark.
(b) It looked cold.
(c) It was not much different from France.
(d) It was too American.

6. What was the second volume of Julia's book meant to do?
(a) Extend the range of dishes.
(b) Take the dishes to the next level.
(c) Further promote the first book.
(d) Include the recipes that had been previously removed.

7. What was Julia doing right as Paul was retiring?
(a) Editing pictures.
(b) Proofreading the book.
(c) Packing up boxes.
(d) Answering questions for Judith.

8. How did Simca feel when Julia changed some of the recipes in the second volume?
(a) Confused.
(b) Ambivalent.
(c) Trusting.
(d) Angry.

9. What was Julia's primary role while writing the second volume?
(a) Translating.
(b) Writing.
(c) Experimenting.
(d) Researching.

10. How often did Julia teach classes in Philladelphia?
(a) Once a month.
(b) Twice a month.
(c) Once a year.
(d) Twice a year.

11. What stopped the shooting while in Provence?
(a) They ran out of time.
(b) A cameraman got sick.
(c) They ran out of money.
(d) Production was extended and delayed.

12. Where did Julia and Paul move after their time in Germany?
(a) Spain.
(b) America.
(c) Mexico.
(d) Portugal.

13. Julia branched out with what in her favorite book?
(a) The cultural dishes.
(b) The difficulty level.
(c) The techniques.
(d) All of these.

14. What did Julia refuse to do in order to stay friends with Simca?
(a) Listen to her complaints.
(b) Drink wine with her.
(c) Spend more than a week with her.
(d) Collaborate with her.

15. What did Julia do when her book was first rejected?
(a) Find a new publisher.
(b) Shorten it.
(c) Re-write the introduction.
(d) Add new American dishes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Julia say was her most important lesson learned from writing her first book?

2. What did Jones like most about Julia's book?

3. How long did Simca visit Julia in the US?

4. What month did Julia shoot in Provence?

5. Why was the second draft of Julia's book rejected?

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