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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Ernest's occupation during the war in Italy?

2. What is the year at the opening to the novel?

3. What surprises Kate when she walks into the kitchen of her friends the next morning?

4. What does Ernest recall about Kate?

5. What is becoming less frequent?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens on the train when Hadley is traveling to join Ernest?

2. What does Kate finally share with Hadley?

3. What did Hadley and her sister Fonnie do in 1904?

4. How does Ernest start to break into the Paris literary scene?

5. What does Ernest write about his family?

6. What sort of emotional issues is Ernest having?

7. In what condition does Ernest return to Paris and does the couple settle their differences?

8. Describe the Hemingway's outing with the Pounds.

9. What did Hadley learn about Ernest when she met him the next morning in the kitchen?

10. Where is there news about increased conflicts and how does that affect Ernest?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?

2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as The Paris Wife help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading The Paris Wife? Why or why not.

3. Choose one specific incident in The Paris Wife to discuss and compare one character's response to how you think you would respond.

Essay Topic 2

Ernest's career and Hadley's loneliness are again at odds. Hadley's lack of self-worth makes her dependent on Ernest for her happiness. She realizes deep down that he must write, but she passively discourages him from doing so by her behavior. But ,perhaps, Ernest is using his writing as an excuse to be away from her.

1. Discuss ways in which Hadley's lack of self-worth might make her feel lonely when Ernest was not around. Use examples from your own life and the book to support your answer.

2. Discuss the ways in which it was shown Hadley passively discouraged Ernest from writing. Use examples from your own life and the book to support your answer.

3. Discuss how Ernest using his writing as an excuse to be away from Hadley might have affected his writing. Use examples from your own life and the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss one of the following:

1. Thoroughly analyze how the setting informs the plot in The Paris Wife.

2. Trace and analyze one major theme of The Paris Wife. How is the theme represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

3. Trace and analyze two secondary themes of The Paris Wife. How are the themes represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

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