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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Jake is awakened at 4:30 in the morning by a loud voice downstairs arguing with the concierge. Who comes looking for him at his flat?
(a) Braddocks
(b) Cohn
(c) Brett
(d) Georgette

2. Why does Frances tell Robert not to have scenes with his young ladies?
(a) He will be seen as a hard-hearted writer.
(b) He will upset the ladies so much, they will cry.
(c) He will turn his readers against him.
(d) He will cry and not be able to remember what was said.

3. Where does Jake tell Cohn that he met Brett?
(a) He met her in a bar in America.
(b) He first saw her in a café in Paris.
(c) She was a V.A.D. in a hospital he was in during the war.
(d) They met while on a cruise to England.

4. What does Jake do when he gets to his office after breakfast?
(a) He tries to concentrate on his typing, but can't hold a clear thought.
(b) He reads the French morning papers, smokes and sets to work on the typewriter.
(c) He has a cup of coffee and then decides to go home.
(d) He sits at his desk, wallowing in self-pity.

5. What does Robert Cohn do while Jake works for two hours in the office?
(a) He reads papers and falls asleep.
(b) He looks out the window at the Paris streets.
(c) He helps Jake sort out carbons.
(d) He stuffs manila envelopes for Jake.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Robert Cohn think about Paris after returning from America?

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

3. Who does Jake share a taxi with after the press conference at Quai d'Orsay?

4. What is Brett's reaction when Jake kisses her in the taxi?

5. How does Brett say she is feeling after she and Jake get into the taxi?

(see the answer key)

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