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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of books does Hemingway love to find on his walks?
(a) English.
(b) Latin.
(c) Historical.
(d) French.

2. Where is Hemingway at the beginning of the book?
(a) New York.
(b) Paris.
(c) London.
(d) St. Petersburg.

3. What does Stein call Hemingway's generation?
(a) The Missing Generation.
(b) The Angry Generation.
(c) The Needed Generation.
(d) The Lost Generation.

4. What is the name of Gertrude's partner?
(a) Alex.
(b) Bridget.
(c) Alice.
(d) Bobby.

5. What word does the man who interrupts Hemingway use to describe Hemingway's writing?
(a) Stark.
(b) Abstract.
(c) Unreal.
(d) Exposed.

6. What does Hemingway say is the best thing about his times at the racetrack?
(a) It gives Hadley something to look forward to.
(b) It distracts them from fighting.
(c) It does not come between him and his wife.
(d) It makes them a good income.

7. What does Hemingway like to write in?
(a) Notebooks.
(b) Calendars.
(c) Old books.
(d) Journals.

8. What does Gertrude say Hemingway should NOT write?
(a) Things the public won't understand.
(b) Things that can't be published.
(c) Personal details.
(d) Biographical sketches.

9. What distracts Hemingway from his writing at the beginning of the book?
(a) A man singing.
(b) A gust of wind.
(c) A knocking on his door.
(d) A pretty girl.

10. How does Hemingway feel about the author that Stein recommends to him?
(a) He despises her.
(b) He is jealous of her.
(c) He loves her.
(d) He is not very impressed.

11. What is Mike Ward's occupation?
(a) Grocer.
(b) Bank employee.
(c) Hotel owner.
(d) Writer.

12. Why does one woman always sell her books cheaply?
(a) She is poor.
(b) She has already read them.
(c) She does not need the money.
(d) She has no idea if they are valuable.

13. Where do most book vendors find their books to sell?
(a) Empty hotel rooms.
(b) Park benches.
(c) Abandoned houses.
(d) The train station.

14. What does Hemingway lie to Hadley about while he is hungry?
(a) Meeting with male friends.
(b) The amount in the bank account.
(c) Eating lunch with friends.
(d) Getting a paycheck soon.

15. How does Hemingway feel when he first enters Sylvia's store?
(a) Nervous.
(b) Angry.
(c) Shy.
(d) Annoyed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Hemingway know would lend him money if he needed it?

2. How many month's of savings does Hemingway's wife lose on a horse race?

3. What must Hemingway do in order to write about Paris?

4. What country sent a letter for Hemingway to the Shakespeare and Company?

5. What does Hemingway say would make the story about the interruption more interesting?

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