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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Handful of Cherries.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What political figure does Gopnik compare Barney to?
(a) Bill Clinton.
(b) George Bush.
(c) Oprah.
(d) Joseph McCarthy.

2. What is the name of the restaurant who created the complex dessert of braised tomato?
(a) Arpege.
(b) Cafe du Flores.
(c) Centimille.
(d) Deux Magots.

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

4. What is the name of the restaurant that Gopnik dreams about opening that would only serve game?
(a) Sur le Toit.
(b) Les Fauves.
(c) Le Lavigne.
(d) La Chanson.

5. What is Gopnik's opinion of Mitterrand's grand projects such as the library?
(a) He is indifferent to them.
(b) He is awestruck by them.
(c) He finds them very homey.
(d) They do not impress him.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what way was Gopnik worried that the strike would affect his life in the chapter The Strike?

2. Shortly after the problem with the tourist, why was the tower closed for several days in Trouble at the Tower?

3. Where is the Rookie from?

4. What doesn't Luke like on his hamburger?

5. Which is not one of the animals mentioned in the taxidermy shop in Winter Circus?

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