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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where would the class go while the electricity was out at Cordon Bleu?
(a) The river.
(b) The freezer.
(c) The gardens.
(d) The market.

2. What was Paul's occupation when he met Julia?
(a) Salesman.
(b) Artist.
(c) Logistics trainer.
(d) Spokesman.

3. What was Max Bugnard's occupation?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Chef.
(c) School owner.
(d) Schedule Secretary.

4. What was Simca's favorite thing to cook?
(a) Breads.
(b) Pastry.
(c) Meats.
(d) Soups.

5. How did Julia feel when she first when to Paris?
(a) She hated it.
(b) She was afraid of it.
(c) She was overwhelmed by it.
(d) She loved it.

6. Which of these was NOT one of Julia's most loved things?
(a) Fame.
(b) Cooking.
(c) Her husband.
(d) France.

7. How did the GIs in Julia's cooking class pay for the course?
(a) They took out loans.
(b) They cleaned the kitchens at night.
(c) They had saved up during the war.
(d) They used their GI bill.

8. What did Julia say she needed when she got to Marseille?
(a) A good friend.
(b) All of these.
(c) An open heart.
(d) An open mind.

9. What did Julia say was the bright spot of her classes in France?
(a) The GIs.
(b) The sunsets.
(c) Chef Bugnard.
(d) Eating the food.

10. How many staff members did Paul have when he first got to paris?
(a) 6.
(b) 10.
(c) 8.
(d) 12.

11. Why did Julia not see much of Paul when they moved to Marseille?
(a) Paul got very sick.
(b) He worked long hours.
(c) She worked long hours.
(d) They were fighting.

12. What surprised Julia during her first lunch in France?
(a) Everyone drank wine.
(b) The portions were huge.
(c) She was served a spritzer.
(d) There was more than one course.

13. Who was conducting major investigations within the government when Julia was in Marseille?
(a) Bush.
(b) Carter.
(c) Nixon.
(d) McCarthy.

14. Where was the final stop for Julia and Paul when they went to Dort's wedding?
(a) Montana.
(b) Maine.
(c) Michigan.
(d) Minnesota.

15. What did French people call Catfish?
(a) Snake fish.
(b) Angel fish.
(c) Whiskerfish.
(d) Dogfish.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of group was the Gourmettes?

2. How long did Paul and Julia live in Washington, D.C., just after getting married?

3. Where did Julia's husband grow up?

4. What did the name of Julia's school mean?

5. What language did Julia's husband speak?

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