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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 Gucci show.
(b) The Valentio show.
(c) The Yves St. Laurent show.
(d) The Givenchy Show.

2. What was the theme song of the victorious soccer team?
(a) Queen's We Are the Champions.
(b) We Stand Triumphant.
(c) We Will Rock You.
(d) La Marseillaise.

3. What movie star did Gopnik and his cousin fall in love with, when they were boys?
(a) Catherine Deneuve.
(b) Audrey Hepburn.
(c) Jacqueline Bisset.
(d) Charlotte Redoux.

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

5. Which designer created a forest-like set in Couture Shock?
(a) Yves Saint Laurent.
(b) Olivier Lapidus.
(c) Ungaro.
(d) Valentino.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Gopnik's opinion of Mitterrand's grand projects such as the library?

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

3. How many good soccer teams does Paris have?

4. What is the name of the batter who ties himself into a knot?

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

(see the answer key)

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