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

Short Answer Questions

1. What political figure does Gopnik compare Barney to?

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

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

4. What advice does Martha's doctor give her for after the baby arrives?

5. What does Adam and Martha miss about New York in The Rookie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify at least three instance where Gopnik uses objects or places as symbols, and discuss how he creates the symbolism and uses it accentuate themes.

Essay Topic 2

How does the inclusion of current events in "Paris to the Moon" make Gopnik's theme more relevant to contemporary society?

Essay Topic 3

How does Gopnik illustrate the French penchant for over-dramatization and what does he delineate is the cause for their melodramatic ways?

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