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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What request did the Gopniks make from a Chinese restaurant that charmed the management?
(a) They ask for take out to be prepared for them.
(b) They request a recipe for their orange flavored chicken.
(c) They ask them to host Luke's birthday party.
(d) They ask for a picture with the chef.

2. What color do all the obstetricians in Paris wear?
(a) White.
(b) Red.
(c) Blue.
(d) Black.

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

4. Where does Adam go to fill out the birth certificate for Olivia?
(a) City Hall.
(b) The nurse gives him a form at the hospital.
(c) He goes to the main administration building in Paris.
(d) He has to fax in forms to New York.

5. What news do the Gopnik's receive in April in A Machine to draw the World?
(a) They find out Luke has a terminal illness.
(b) They find out Gopnik's job is being disolved.
(c) They are told they are expecting a baby.
(d) They are told they have three months to move.

6. What is the name of the English restaurateur that Bucher threatens to sell the Balzar to?
(a) Kingsly Devon.
(b) Hugh Potts.
(c) Terrence Conran.
(d) Hal Davis.

7. Who dresses the baby in Like a King?
(a) The nurse.
(b) Adam.
(c) The doctor.
(d) Martha.

8. Who won the World Cup?
(a) Spain.
(b) England.
(c) France.
(d) Italy.

9. Which is not one of the players for the French soccer team mentioned in The World Cup?
(a) Djorkaeff.
(b) Ladue.
(c) Karembeu.
(d) Zidane.

10. Where is Alice Waters from originally?
(a) Los Angeles.
(b) New Jersey.
(c) London.
(d) New York.

11. 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.

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

13. What drug does Gopnik compare Barney to?
(a) Marijuana.
(b) Heroin.
(c) Meth.
(d) Cocaine.

14. What goal does Gopnik set in The World Cup?
(a) To watch the entire World Cup tournament.
(b) To attend at least one game of the World Cup.
(c) To study the history of soccer before the end of the tournament.
(d) To learn every players name on the French team.

15. How much money does Gopnik agree to commit to the Friends of the Balzar to keep the brasserie open?
(a) 500 dollars.
(b) 100 dollars.
(c) 50 dollar.
(d) 1000 dollars.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sound awakens Gopnik on his first morning at home on the Left Bank?

2. What is Gopnik's favorite sport?

3. What is the name of the restaurant where the waiters invite Gopnik to dinner after they have left the Balzar?

4. According to Gopnik, what is the unforgiving idol of New York?

5. What mistake does Gopnik make while decorating the Christmas tree in A Machine to Draw the World?

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