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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Robert Cohn think about Paris after returning from America?
(a) He considers Paris his home.
(b) Paris is one of his favorite cities.
(c) He is sick of Paris.
(d) He loves Paris and never wants to leave.

2. Why does Krum have a difficult time going out to the Dingo or the Select?
(a) He has to work nights.
(b) It's hard getting out with a wife and children.
(c) He is too tired by the end of the work day.
(d) His budget won't allow him to go out much.

3. When does Brett say she is going to marry Michael?
(a) When Michael's family gives them the money for the wedding
(b) As soon as he returns to Paris
(c) As soon as they can get the divorce
(d) When he finds a better job

4. What is the condition of the countryside in the Basque country?
(a) Barren, forgettable countryside with small, dirty villages
(b) Dry, infertile land with small thatched huts scattered throughout
(c) The land is very rich and green with houses in good, clean condition.
(d) Overdeveloped land with many roads and vehicles

5. What advice do people offer Jake about his war injury that he resents so much?
(a) They tell him not to think about it.
(b) They say it is better than getting killed.
(c) They tell him he is lucky; it could have been worse.
(d) They tell him it is not important and he shouldn't worry about it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the bull fight critic say about Pedro Romero's performance in the ring when Jake is having a drink with them?

2. Jake and Cohn get into an argument during lunch. What is the argument about?

3. How does Jake justify the insulting things he says?

4. What did a Basque offer to Jake and Bill as they waited in the heat for the bus to leave for Burguete?

5. In a letter to Jake, what does Cohn tell Jake he has been doing in Hendaye?

(see the answer key)

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