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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the American author of the cookbook, which includes some recipes from the Balzar?

2. What is the most important lesson Gopnik has learned in Paris.

3. What color do all the obstetricians in Paris wear?

4. What drug does Gopnik compare Barney to?

5. How many nations participate in the World Cup tournament?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Gopnik use descriptive detail to further the story and strengthen themes? What types of imagery and expository statements does he use to create descriptive detail?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the point of view utilized by Adam Gopnik in "Paris to the Moon". As this was a deliberate choice discuss why Gopnik may have selected the view he did and how the view employed was effective in the development of important themes. Make sure and specific textual examples to support your assertions.

Essay Topic 3

How does Gopnik highlight the them of transparency in "Paris to the Moon" and what specific French political stories does he draw on to communicate this theme?

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