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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Paul worked for what program while in Germany?
(a) The visual program.
(b) The music program.
(c) The psychiatric program.
(d) The training program.

2. Why did Julia change some of the recipes in the second volume?
(a) They needed to fit the format of the book.
(b) They needed to be more nutritious.
(c) They needed ingredients that were available in America.
(d) They needed fuller explanation.

3. What did Julia say was her most important lesson learned from writing her first book?
(a) The need for teamwork.
(b) Standing her ground on important aspects.
(c) Having trust in the publisher.
(d) The importance of publicity.

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

5. What was different about the shows Julia shot in 1970?
(a) They were live.
(b) They were in a different location.
(c) They were with another chef.
(d) They were in color.

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

7. What did Jones think Julia had underestimated in the book?
(a) How many people would read the book.
(b) The base of knowledge of Americans.
(c) The amount people would pay for the book.
(d) How many people the dishes would feed.

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

9. What recipe did Jones want in the second volume?
(a) Ratatouille.
(b) Crepes.
(c) Alfredo sauce.
(d) French Bread.

10. What was Judith Jones' occupation?
(a) Copywriter.
(b) Publisher.
(c) Editor.
(d) Writer.

11. When did Julia and Simca begin drifitng apart?
(a) After the second volume was published.
(b) After Julia moved to America.
(c) When the show aired in France.
(d) When Simca could not get a book deal on her own.

12. What month did Julia shoot in Provence?
(a) May.
(b) March.
(c) August.
(d) April.

13. Why was the second draft of Julia's book rejected?
(a) It would be too expensive to print.
(b) It was too hard to follow.
(c) It was not marketed to the correct audience.
(d) It was too long.

14. How many episodes were filmed of "The French Chef" in 1970?
(a) 49.
(b) 29.
(c) 39.
(d) 19.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who changed her mind about certain recipes at the last minute?

2. What did Julia say television production was at times?

3. Whom did the magazine crew waiting at La Pitchoune want in a picture with Julia?

4. How did Simca feel when Julia changed some of the recipes in the second volume?

5. How many pilots did Julia film before watching them?

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