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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jake think of Cohn as Moses seeing the Promised Land for the first time while they are having a drink together at the dance?
(a) Cohn is in awe of the night life in Paris.
(b) Cohn is expectantly hoping for a night with Georgette.
(c) Cohn is eagerly looking at Lady Brett, hoping for a dance.
(d) Cohn is looking with adoration at his fiancée, Frances.

2. What are the two ideas Robert Cohn gets from W. H. Hudson's novel, "The Purple Land"?
(a) South America will help him live life and he doesn't like Paris.
(b) Dating many women is the thing to do and writing a novel is fulfilling.
(c) Everyone needs many children and live through your children.
(d) Going to see bull-fighters will spice up his life and getting married is necessary for a man.

3. What is Harvey's opinion of Robert Cohn?
(a) He is a trustworthy friend.
(b) He is a witty, humorous man.
(c) He is a moron.
(d) He is a wonderful novelist.

4. Why does Jake ask Georgette, the prostitute, to have dinner with him?
(a) He thinks she looks down and out and could use a good meal.
(b) He hopes it will lead to a more intimate time later in the evening.
(c) He feels sorry for her and hopes to talk her into a different lifestyle.
(d) He thinks it would be nice to eat with someone.

5. What does Bill tell Jake the secret to success is?
(a) Invest wisely
(b) Never be daunted
(c) Write the great American novel
(d) Try to stop injustice

6. After his miserable night crying over Brett, Jake walks down the Boulevard to the rue Soufflot for breakfast. What is his frame of mind?
(a) He feels it is a fine and pleasant morning.
(b) He is still distraught over Brett and skips breakfast.
(c) He wishes he had stayed in bed.
(d) He walks down the street in a fog, not noticing the events around him.

7. Jake tells Brett that he loves her so much and makes a suggestion to her. What is the suggestion?
(a) That they get married
(b) That they live together
(c) That they avoid each other
(d) That they see other people

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

9. Jake and Cohn get into an argument during lunch. What is the argument about?
(a) Cohn is insulted when Jake tells him to leave Frances because she is no good for him.
(b) Jake is sick and tired of hearing about South America, telling Cohn to drop the subject.
(c) Cohn is angry that Jake insults Brett by saying she married someone she didn't love, twice. Jake also tells him to go to hell.
(d) Jake is furious when Cohn makes a joke about his war injury.

10. When Jake is about to leave the dance-club, what does he give the patronne for Georgette?
(a) A bottle of wine
(b) His address
(c) Fifty francs
(d) A brandy and soda

11. Where was the Count when he received his wounds?
(a) Fighting in a revolution
(b) In the Italian front
(c) On a business trip
(d) On a naval ship

12. What excuses do Brett and Jake give when the Count suggests that they get married?
(a) They say that they want to live their own lives and have their careers.
(b) They say that they are not the marrying kind and are not ready to settle down.
(c) They say that they don't want to be tied down and are only friends.
(d) They say that they are incompatible and argue too much.

13. There are seven cars on the train full of Catholic Americans from Dayton, Ohio. Where are they headed?
(a) They are planning a fishing trip.
(b) They are touring the basilicas in Spain.
(c) They are going to the bull-fights in Spain.
(d) They are on a pilgrimage to Rome, Biarritz, and Lourdes.

14. Robert Cohn offers to pay Jake's expenses if he will go to what __place with him?
(a) South America
(b) Spain
(c) Amsterdam
(d) Africa

15. What news does Frances Clyne reveal to Jake when she asks him to go with her to the Dome?
(a) She tells Jake that she doesn't want Jake in the wedding.
(b) She informs Jake that Cohn wants Jake to be his best man for their wedding.
(c) She wants Jake to arrange a surprise bachelor party for Cohn.
(d) She tells Jake that Cohn does not want to marry her anymore and that he hasn't lived enough.

Short Answer Questions

1. Robert Cohn moves to California and uses the remainder of his fifty thousand dollars to back and become sole editor of what magazine?

2. Where does Brett tell Jake she is going?

3. Who does Brett's friend, Zizi, introduce her to when she and Jake go into the Café Select?

4. Who do Bill and Jake see in a taxi as they are walking down the street to a restaurant?

5. Why does Krum have a difficult time going out to the Dingo or the Select?

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