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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Papon's Paper Trail and Trouble at the Tower.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the French economist who claimed that the U.S. economy was stagnant?
(a) Emmanuel Todd.
(b) Chen.
(c) Philippe Sollers.
(d) Bertrand Heloise.

2. What year did Gopnik enjoy his first stay in Paris for one year?
(a) 1982.
(b) 1991.
(c) 1969.
(d) 1973.

3. What did Gopnik need to do before he could receive his carte de sejour?
(a) He needed to take an exam proving his language abilities.
(b) He need to pay an outstanding parking ticket.
(c) He needed to have his photograph taken.
(d) He needed to undergo a physical.

4. How many remotes does Gopnik receive for his television in Winter Circus?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 1.

5. What color of track suits do the employees of Adam's gym wear?
(a) Blue.
(b) Black.
(c) Red.
(d) Green.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the stadium eventually named in The Rules of the Sport?

2. What company was M. Meyssonier the president of?

3. What do the students want to achieve from their strike?

4. What food does Gopnik miss more than any other American food in Distant Errors?

5. What does Nisha's spouse do for a job?

(see the answer key)

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