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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Alice in Paris, A Machine to Draw the World, Christmas Journal 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Gopnik in Distant Errors, what is the magic American word?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Fun.
(c) Love.
(d) Things.

2. Why does Luke refuse to enter the Barthelemy on rue de Grenelle?
(a) He does not like the smell.
(b) He is afraid of the Butcher.
(c) He carcasses of meat scare him.
(d) He loves to play hopscotch outside the store instead.

3. What doesn't Luke like on his hamburger?
(a) Tomatoes.
(b) Lettuce.
(c) Mustard.
(d) Ketchup.

4. Where is Alice Waters from originally?
(a) New Jersey.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) New York.
(d) London.

5. What political figure does Gopnik compare Barney to?
(a) George Bush.
(b) Bill Clinton.
(c) Oprah.
(d) Joseph McCarthy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gopnik usually begin cooking?

2. What is Gopnik's opinion of Mitterrand's grand projects such as the library?

3. What sound awakens Gopnik on his first morning at home on the Left Bank?

4. Which two American authors does Philippe Sollers debate with Gopnik?

5. How long does Gopnik braise a lamb for, when he prepares dinner for Waters?

(see the answer key)

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