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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What nickname was given to the Buick station wagon owned by Paul and Julia?
(a) Blue Flash.
(b) The Speedster.
(c) White Lightning.
(d) Brown Gravy.

2. Where did Dort and Ivan get married?
(a) Rome.
(b) Washington, D.C.
(c) New York.
(d) Paris.

3. How did Julia try to make her cooking classes feel?
(a) Quick and Concise.
(b) Solid and Real.
(c) Fun and Informal.
(d) Serious and Educational.

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

5. What would Julia eat while reading the American newspapers?
(a) Croissants.
(b) Baguettes.
(c) Chocolate.
(d) Oatmeal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Julia not see much of Paul when they moved to Marseille?

2. Where was the final stop for Julia and Paul when they went to Dort's wedding?

3. What did Julia eat during her first lunch in Paris?

4. Julia longed for what during her first few weeks at Cordon Bleu?

5. What did Julia say was the greatest lesson she learned at Cordon Bleu?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Helene help Julia?

2. How did Julia describe her first impression of Marseille?

3. What did Julia have to do in order to pass her practical exam at Cordon Bleu?

4. How was Julia raised?

5. How did Julia feel when she went to England for Christmas?

6. How did Julia put this book together?

7. How did Julia describe her first home with Paul in Paris?

8. While attending Cordon Bleu, what did Julia do when she was not busy with school?

9. What happened to Julia's French speaking skills after moving to Paris?

10. What made Paul worry about his job when he was in Marseille?

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