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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Handful of Cherries.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which designer created a forest-like set in Couture Shock?
(a) Ungaro.
(b) Yves Saint Laurent.
(c) Olivier Lapidus.
(d) Valentino.

2. Where do the Gopnik's spend the month of August while they live in Paris?
(a) In England.
(b) Back home in America.
(c) In the south of France.
(d) They like to stay in Paris and observe the tourists.

3. What does Gopnik drink during his lunch with Quelin?
(a) Water.
(b) Madiran.
(c) Champagne.
(d) Vodka.

4. What goal does Gopnik set in The World Cup?
(a) To study the history of soccer before the end of the tournament.
(b) To learn every players name on the French team.
(c) To attend at least one game of the World Cup.
(d) To watch the entire World Cup tournament.

5. Where are most of the fashion shows held in Couture Shock?
(a) Theatres.
(b) Museums.
(c) Hotels.
(d) Restaurants.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the profession of Gopnik's parents?

2. Which publication first revealed that Juppe had leased an apartment from the domaine privee of the city of Paris?

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. In what way was Gopnik worried that the strike would affect his life in the chapter The Strike?

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