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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Rookie.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the real life pitcher that Gopnik includes in his bedtime story, The Rookie?
(a) John J. McGraw.
(b) Babe Ruth.
(c) Christy Matthewson.
(d) J. Reuben Meyers.

2. Where is the Rookie from?
(a) Anywhere, USA.
(b) New York, USA.
(c) Somwhere, France.
(d) Paris, France.

3. What is the name of the bill supported by Le Pen which would have required people inform police if they had a foreign guest?
(a) Debre bill.
(b) Crise bill.
(c) Vichy bill.
(d) Le Pen's bill.

4. How does Gopnik's turkey in The Strike compare with his previous experiences with turkeys?
(a) It tastes much poorer than other turkeys he has had.
(b) It is the best tasting turkey he has ever had.
(c) It has a very tough texture, but still tastes good.
(d) It is much more salty than he remembers turkey being.

5. What position did Maurice Papon have in the Gironde department?
(a) He was the secretary general.
(b) He was the governor.
(c) He was a magistrate.
(d) He was the mayor of Bordeaux.

Short Answer Questions

1. What class is most enthusiastic about the strikes in France?

2. What does the Rookie sprinkle on his ball to keep anyone from hitting it?

3. What restaurant does Gopnik attend at the end of The Crisis of French Cooking where he has a wonderful French meal?

4. How many visits did Adam's new gym suggest he have per week for a "New York-style" commitment?

5. How does Paris look at the time of the strike in the chapter, The Strike?

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