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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. Shortly after the problem with the tourist, why was the tower closed for several days in Trouble at the Tower?
(a) Security cameras were being mounted on the tower.
(b) A new elevator was installed.
(c) The workers went on strike.
(d) The government installed automated ticket takers.

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

3. What is the name of the young publisher who gives a speech at the Balzar that gets media coverage?
(a) Jacques D'Artere.
(b) Maurice Revelli.
(c) Lorenzo Valentin.
(d) Andre Bertillini.

4. How did Karen Mulder "steal the show" at the Yves Saint Laurent show?
(a) She wore a jaw dropping red dress created for her by the designer.
(b) She slapped Claudia Schiffer.
(c) She sat next to Georgio Armani and refused to acknowledge Christian Lacroix.
(d) She wore a see through top and covered her breats with her fingertips.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What profession does Antoine Jacobsohn hold?

2. According to legend, what is supposed to take the place of sports for men in France?

3. Who does Gopnik trace the history of French cuisine to?

4. What was the first fashion show that Gopnik attended in France?

5. What nationality was the tourist that got off on the first platform rather than the second in Trouble at the Tower?

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