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

Short Answer Questions

1. What surprise do the Gopnik's receive at Christmas in A Machine to Draw the World?

2. How old is the Rookie when he is discovered in 1908?

3. What team does the Rookie begin to play for?

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

5. What is the name of the man who purchases the Balzar?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is the narrative of "Paris to the Moon" organized, and how does the organization of the book lend itself to the creating of themes?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

What is Adam Gopnik's writing style? Discuss both the mechanical aspect of his writing and his "voice" throughout the novel. Make sure and discuss what literary tools and devices he relies on most and what specific parts of the text reflect his voice.

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