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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 is Gopnik's favorite sport?
(a) Baseball.
(b) Hockey.
(c) Basketball.
(d) Football.

2. At the end of The Rookie, what does Luke ask for, for his birthday?
(a) An ID card marked as a press pass from the government.
(b) A dog.
(c) A baseball bat.
(d) A beret.

3. How long did the jury deliberate in the Papon case?
(a) Three days.
(b) All night.
(c) One hour.
(d) Three weeks.

4. How many Jews were deported to Auschwitz death camp while Papon was in power?
(a) 1,500.
(b) 3,000.
(c) 500.
(d) 50.

5. What position did the Rookie play?
(a) Pitcher.
(b) Catcher.
(c) Short stop.
(d) First Baseman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which two American authors does Philippe Sollers debate with Gopnik?

2. What is the name of the post-structuralist philosopher that enjoys French cuisine?

3. What is the name of the young publisher who gives a speech at the Balzar that gets media coverage?

4. What does Adam and Martha miss about New York in The Rookie?

5. What color of track suits do the employees of Adam's gym wear?

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