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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. According to Gopnik, what is the unforgiving idol of New York?
(a) Baseball.
(b) Money.
(c) Blues.
(d) The Office.

2. What did Adam listen to when he road the bicycle in The Rules of the Sport?
(a) He listens to the conversation of those working out around him.
(b) He watches CNN on the television.
(c) Stones on his walkman.
(d) He listens to a book on tape.

3. What do the students want to achieve from their strike?
(a) They want more government housing options for students and newer buildings on college campuses.
(b) They want more guaranteed jobs after graduation.
(c) They want smaller classes and more government subsidies.
(d) They want better health benefits.

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

5. 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 sat next to Georgio Armani and refused to acknowledge Christian Lacroix.
(c) She wore a see through top and covered her breats with her fingertips.
(d) She slapped Claudia Schiffer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Papon accused of during his trial?

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

3. Which fashion show captivated Gopnik in the way of a "romantic cartoon," in Couture Shock?

4. Which designer created a forest-like set in Couture Shock?

5. What is Gopnik's model of fax machine?

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