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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Robert Cohn falls asleep in Jakes office and talks in his sleep. What does he say?
(a) He says that he doesn't want it to happen to him.
(b) He says that he has to go to South America. He just has to.
(c) He says that his life is passing him by. He's losing his way.
(d) He says that he can't do it. Nothing will make him do it.

2. Who are the two friends Robert Cohn has during his three years in Europe?
(a) Spider Kelly and Frances
(b) Spider Kelly and Braddocks
(c) Braddocks and Jake
(d) Jake and Spider Kelly

3. What happens to Robert Cohn when his instructor, Spider Kelly overmatches him?
(a) He breaks his hand.
(b) He wins on a TKO.
(c) He is knocked out.
(d) He gets his nose flattened.

4. After graduating from Princeton, Robert Cohn is bitter and self-conscious. What is one of the first things he does?
(a) He joins the army.
(b) He falls into depression.
(c) He goes on an extended European trip.
(d) He marries the first girl who is nice to him.

5. What is Jake referring to when he says to Brett, "you like to add them up."?
(a) Brett adds up the number of shoes she owns, buying a new pair every week.
(b) Brett enjoys it when more and more men become infatuated with her.
(c) Brett likes to hang all her dresses in color coordinated order.
(d) Brett adds up the number of brandies she drinks when she goes out.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Robert Cohn go to America after three years in Europe?

2. Where do Brett and Jake decide to go after leaving the dance-club?

3. What is the financial status of Robert Cohn's parents who reside in New York?

4. How did Robert Cohn spend his time while in Europe with Frances?

5. What effect does the imitation absinthe drink called pernod have on those who drink it?

(see the answer key)

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