View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Jake referring to when he says to Brett, "you like to add them up."?
(a) Brett adds up the number of brandies she drinks when she goes out.
(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 shoes she owns, buying a new pair every week.

2. What happens to Jake when he suggests he and Cohn go to Strasbourg for the weekend to meet a girl he knows there?
(a) Frances kicks him under the table.
(b) Cohn kicks him under the table.
(c) Frances throws water in his face.
(d) Jake spills hot coffee in his lap.

3. 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) Brett
(b) Cohn
(c) Braddocks
(d) Georgette

4. What effect does the imitation absinthe drink called pernod have on those who drink it?
(a) It has no effect on the mood.
(b) It puts the person into a major depression.
(c) It lifts their spirits, but then drops the mood just as quickly.
(d) It sustains an uplifted mood all night.

5. How does Jake justify the insulting things he says?
(a) He says that he had a rough night and isn't thinking straight.
(b) He blames his attitude on his war injury.
(c) He explains that he has a nasty tongue but he doesn't mean what he says.
(d) He says that he is only telling the truth.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who are the two friends Robert Cohn has during his three years in Europe?

4. What advice does Jake give to Robert Cohn when they go to the café below Jakes office?

5. Why doesn't Cohn want Jake talking about meeting the American girl in Strasbourg?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 473 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample