Peanut Butter in France

How does Lee feel about peanut butter being in the foreign foods section?

• He is surprised and amused

• He is indifferent

• He is upset

• He is confused

What can the reader infer about Lauren and Lee's feelings toward living in France by the end of the play?

• They are unhappy and want to return home immediately.

• They still dislike French food and miss all American snacks.

• They are beginning to enjoy French culture while still loving peanut butter.

• They plan to open a peanut butter bakery in France.

Which sentence from the play best shows that Lee is starting to enjoy French food?

• “Yeah… but where’s the peanut butter?” (Scene 1, Lee)

• “Whoa! This is delicious!” (Scene 2, Lee)

• “Peanut butter isn’t a foreign food.” (Scene 3, Lee)

• “Let’s buy a jar for Jacques.” (Scene 3, Lee)

How does Lee’s attitude about French food change from the beginning to the end of the play?

• He starts off excited to try new foods but becomes disappointed when he can’t find peanut butter.

• He is unsure about French food at first, but by the end he enjoys it and still loves peanut butter.

• He immediately loves everything about French food and wants to stay in France.

• He refuses to try French food until his mom forces him to eat it at the department store.

Part A

What is the main conflict in the play No Peanut Butter in France?

• Lauren and Lee can’t figure out how to speak French correctly.

• Lauren and Lee get lost while trying to find a grocery store.

• Lauren and Lee struggle to find peanut butter in a new country and adjust to unfamiliar foods.

• Lauren and Lee argue about whether to buy chocolate or peanut butter.

Part B

Which line from the play best supports the idea that Lauren and Lee are struggling to adjust to the food in France?

• “Whoa! This is delicious!” (Scene 2, Lee)

• “Yeah… but where’s the peanut butter?” (Scene 1, Lee)

• “Let’s buy a jar for Jacques.” (Scene 3, Lee)

• “It smells amazing!” (Scene 2, Lauren)