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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1, Part 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author, French toys always mean what?
(a) Trouble.
(b) Something.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Creativity.

2. Which king is compared to writers in "The Writer on Holiday"?
(a) Henry IV.
(b) Louis XIV.
(c) Edward III.
(d) Richard II.

3. What is the first sign of "The Romans in Films"?
(a) Clothing.
(b) Sweat.
(c) Hair.
(d) Skin color.

4. The author argues that, ultimately, wrestlers are what?
(a) Actors.
(b) Entrepreneurs.
(c) Con artists.
(d) Unenviable.

5. What meal does the author compare a writer's liking to in "The Writer on Holiday"?
(a) "Robust ale with spicy fra diavolo."
(b) "Dry white wine and underdone steak."
(c) "Any red wine with the reddest of meats."
(d) "Harsh whiskey and crabs legs."

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the face of Valentino cause, as per "The Face of Garbo"?

2. Who is "the holiday" a product for?

3. Which Roman character does the author point out has wild, unkempt hair?

4. Which fictional children's character(s) is/are referred to in "The Poor and the Proletariat"?

5. Which of the following is not an industry compared to in "Toys"?

(see the answer key)

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