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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. What did Paul build in his cellar for Julia?

2. What caused a lot of arguments between Julia and Simca as the deadline got closer?

3. What book was Julia's favorite to write?

4. What did Julia want the reader to feel like they were getting when reading her favorite book?

5. How many episodes were filmed of "The French Chef" in 1970?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where did Julia spread her father's ashes?

2. How did Julia label Louisette on their book, and why?

3. What did Julia choose to do after her book was rejected for the first time by Houghton Mifflin?

4. What did Julia and Simca choose to do while Julia was visiting France for Christmas?

5. What was the result of Paul's investigation by the government?

6. What part of the segment shooting in France did Julia find tedious?

7. What did the proprietor of the first restaurant at which Julia ate in France do for her show?

8. How did Julia describe Simca's home in France?

9. Paul was investigated for what by the government?

10. What was La Pitchoune, and what did it mean?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Education and the importance of training was a constant theme in this book. Where did this theme appear, and which characters were most affected by it?

Essay Topic 2

What was the significance of the title of the book, and what role did it play in the plot of the book?

Essay Topic 3

Despair was a theme that was placed in a number of sensitive places in this book. What are some of these places, and what role did despair play in Julia's life?

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