What is a silence pad?
a. a felt layer underneath the tablecloth
b. a felt cushion underneath a hot plate
c. a handkerchief used to quiet down noisy guests
d. a buffer to line the windows

A silence pad is a felt layer underneath the tablecloth. It is used to prevent noise as the tableware placed on top of the table and to protect the table. It is also used to enhance the appearance of the table.

The answer would be latter A.

Currently, as of february 2016, an american traveling in france would be by the exchange rate. the weakness of the euro and the strength of the us dollar means that items in france cost less to an american than they otherwise would. of course, if this trend reverses and the us dollar weakens and the euro strengthens, such as was happening in early 2008, an american traveling in france would have an adverse experience because items would cost relatively more.