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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The World Cup, and After, The Balzar Wars.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the first fashion show that Gopnik attended in France?
(a) The Yves St. Laurent show.
(b) The Valentio show.
(c) The Givenchy Show.
(d) The Gucci show.

2. In what way was Gopnik worried that the strike would affect his life in the chapter The Strike?
(a) He was worried his apartment would be vandalized.
(b) He was worried he would not receive a turkey he had ordered.
(c) He was worried he wouldn't be able to use the metro for his daily commute.
(d) He was worried that his telephone service would be interrupted.

3. Where was the Givenchy show held in Couture Shock?
(a) In the Luxembourg Gardens.
(b) In the Louvre.
(c) At the George V.
(d) In a stadium.

4. Which famous writer had once been the mayor of Bordeaux, as mentioned in the chapter Private Domain?
(a) Montaigne.
(b) Pascal.
(c) Descartes.
(d) Emile Zola.

5. What magazine is Nicole Wisniak an editor for?
(a) Marie Claire.
(b) Egoiste.
(c) Elle.
(d) Liberte.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the restaurant who created the complex dessert of braised tomato?

3. What color is the marquee of the Cafe Deux Magots?

4. What is remarkable about the turkey that Gopnik receives in The Strike?

5. According to Gopnik in Distant Errors, what is the magic American word?

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