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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Bedders, Paris was Yesterday.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who were the young people with the foul language at the Chalet?
(a) Professional Skier.
(b) Teachers.
(c) Salesmen.
(d) Actors.

2. When did Judt arrive in Paris?
(a) 1970.
(b) 1975.
(c) 1963.
(d) 1965.

3. When were clothes rationed until after WWII?
(a) 1949.
(b) 1954.
(c) 1947.
(d) 1952.

4. When did Cambridge start to accept female students?
(a) 1973.
(b) 1974.
(c) 1975
(d) 1972.

5. Why did Judt's parents disapprove of fuzzy drinks?
(a) Because of health problems.
(b) Because of the price.
(c) Because of tooth decay.
(d) Because of their political views.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who owned the Green Line Bus at the time of the book writing?

2. When was food rationed until after WWII?

3. What was the main dessert of Judt's youth?

4. What did Judt's mother have no idea how to prepare?

5. What made students "Gormless!" according to Joe?

(see the answer key)

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