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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How was this book different from the others Julia had written?

2. Julia was most grateful to her husband for what?

3. What was Dorothy's occupation?

4. What happened to the USIS because of the investigations while Julia was in Marseille?

5. Why did Julia take her first cooking class?

Short Essay Questions

1. Julia had the hardest time adjusting to what in her first apartment in Paris?

2. How did Julia spend her time in Marseille when Paul worked long hours?

3. Why did Julia joins the OSS?

4. What did Julia learn in Marseille about the French language?

5. Why did Paul consider quitting his job?

6. What did Julia think about making admissions over botched dishes?

7. How was Julia raised?

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

9. How did Julia feel about her apartment in the Art Deco building in Marseille?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Julia endured many different trials before the end of the book. What were some of these trials and what lessons did she learn through these experiences?

Essay Topic 2

What steps were taken for Julia's first book to be published, and what did Julia learn during each step of the process?

Essay Topic 3

Fear was a common theme in this book that was presented a number of times by a number of people. What were some of these instances, and how did fear affect the people in the book?

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